© trainspo.comSWS SZU BDe 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO · 1960 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 15.9 m52 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 28 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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