© trainspo.comSWS BDWM BDe 4/4
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Overview of the SWS BDWM BDe 4/4
Explore the BDWM BDe 4/4, a significant electric multiple unit (EMU) that served Switzerland.
This robust train, operated by BDWM Transport AG, features a 1000 mm gauge and a power output of 216 kW, making it a dependable workhorse for regional lines.
Built by SWS, this EMU, with a top speed of 43 km/h, stands as an important piece of Swiss railway heritage.
Discover the legacy of the BDWM BDe 4/4.
SWS BDWM BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS | |
| Top speed | 43 km/h27 mph | |
| Power output | 216 kW290 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in |
Operators of the SWS BDWM BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BDWM BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BDWM Transport AG | BDWM BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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