SWS RBDe 566 I

Built by SAAS, SWS

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

1,341 kW

1,798 hp

Weight

71 t

156,528 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1973–1977

8 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SWS RBDe 566 I

Discover the RBDe 566 I, a versatile electric multiple unit series that has been in service for various Swiss railway companies since its introduction in 1973–1977.

These trains are characterized by their top speed of 125 km/h and offer seating for 56 passengers in 2nd class. With a power output of 1341 kW and a gauge of 1435 mm, the RBDe 566 I is a reliable and efficient rail vehicle.

The RBDe 566 I was produced by SAAS and SWS and is designed as single car units (1M). It features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and is designed for 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical systems.

Its operational history with BLS AG, Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn, Chemins de fer du Jura, and Emmental Burgdorf Thun Bahn highlights its adaptability and importance in Swiss rail transport.

SWS RBDe 566 I technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SAAS, SWS · 1973–19778 units
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	1,341 kW1,798 hp	1,798 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Formation	1 cars (1M)
Capacity	2nd class 56 seats
Car length	25 m82 ft 0 in	82 ft 0 in
Weight	71 t156,528 lb	156,528 lb

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Operators of the SWS RBDe 566 I

Railway companies that have operated the RBDe 566 I, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
BLS AG	BLS RBDe 566 I	Switzerland
Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn	BT RBDe 4/12	Switzerland
Chemins de fer du Jura	CJ RBDe 566 I	Switzerland
Emmental Burgdorf Thun Bahn	EBT RBDe 4/4	Switzerland