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Electric multiple unit

SWS RhB ABDe 4/4

Built by SWS, BBC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
500 kW
671 hp
Weight
43 t
94,799 lb
Years built
1957–1958
6 units

Overview of the SWS RhB ABDe 4/4

Explore the RhB ABDe 4/4, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) in Switzerland.

Built between 1957 and 1958 by SWS and BBC, this robust train boasts a power output of 500 kW and can reach a top speed of 65 km/h.

With seating for 36 passengers, a car length of 17.77 meters, and weighing 43 tonnes, the RhB ABDe 4/4 is a testament to Swiss engineering and a valuable piece of railway history.

Discover the characteristics of this legendary train, a symbol of the Swiss alpine landscape and its efficient rail operations.

SWS RhB ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, BBC · 1957–19586 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output500 kW671 hp
Capacity36 seats
Car length17.77 m58 ft 4 in
Weight43 t94,799 lb
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Operators of the SWS RhB ABDe 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the RhB ABDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB ABDe 4/4Switzerland

SWS RhB ABDe 4/4 photos

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