© trainspo.comSWS SZU BDe 576
Built by BBC, SWS
Overview of the SWS SZU BDe 576
Explore the SZU BDe 576, a classic railcar built in 1968 by BBC and SWS.
This versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) boasts a comfortable seating capacity of 48 passengers and a top speed of 70 km/h, making it ideal for regional routes.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a length of 22.35 meters, the SZU BDe 576 has a long service history, notably with the Sihltalbahn and Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn in Switzerland.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this railcar represents a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage.
SWS SZU BDe 576 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SWS · 1968 | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 48 seats | |
| Length | 22.35 m73 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 53 t116,845 lb |
Operators of the SWS SZU BDe 576
Railway companies that have operated the SZU BDe 576, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Styrian Provincial Railways | StLB ET15 | Austria |
| Chemins de fer du Jura | CJ BDe 577 | Switzerland |
| Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn | SZU BDe 576 | Switzerland |
| Sihltalbahn | SiTB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
SWS SZU BDe 576 photos
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