© trainspo.comSWS Be 4/6 I
Built by SWS, SWP
Overview of the SWS Be 4/6 I
Discover the Be 4/6 I, a classic tram from Zurich Public Transport, a true icon of urban transit.
This Be 4/6 I, part of the Tram 2000 family, boasts a distinguished history and reliable performance.
Built by SWS and SWP between 1976 and 1978, this tram was designed for efficiency and passenger comfort.
With a capacity for 50 seats and a 1000 mm gauge, it was perfectly suited for the streets of Zurich.
Its robust B'2'B' classification and 600 V DC electric system underscore its engineering excellence.
Measuring 21.4 meters in length, the Be 4/6 I represents a significant era in public transportation.
SWS Be 4/6 I technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Be 4/6 | |
| Family | Tram 2000 | |
| Built by | SWS, SWP · 1976–1978 | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'B' | |
| Capacity | 50 seats | |
| Length | 21.4 m70 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in |
Operators of the SWS Be 4/6 I
Railway companies that have operated the Be 4/6 I, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 4/6 I | Switzerland |
SWS Be 4/6 I photos
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