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Electric multiple unit

SWS SZU BDe 4/4

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Weight
28 t
61,729 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960

Overview of the SWS SZU BDe 4/4

Discover the SZU BDe 4/4, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that served on the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn in Switzerland.

Built in 1960 by SWS and MFO, this charming train is designed for standard gauge (1435 mm) and offers reliable performance.

With a top speed of 50 km/h, a car length of 15.9 meters, and a weight of 28 tons, the SZU BDe 4/4 represents a notable piece of Swiss railway engineering.

Explore the history and characteristics of this train that left its mark on the Swiss railway landscape, ideal for enthusiasts of historic trains and Swiss rolling stock.

SWS SZU BDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, MFO · 1960
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length15.9 m52 ft 2 in
Weight28 t61,729 lb

Operators of the SWS SZU BDe 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-BahnSZU BDe 4/4Switzerland

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