© trainspo.comSWS VBZ Be 4/6
Built by SIG, SWS, MFO, BBC, Sécheron
Overview of the SWS VBZ Be 4/6
Discover the VBZ Be 4/6, a distinctive tram renowned for its service in Zurich, Switzerland, and later in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
This electric tram, with a gauge of 1000 mm, boasts a robust construction by SIG, SWS, MFO, BBC, and Sécheron. Its unique Bo'2'Bo' wheel arrangement and 20.9-meter length make it an efficient and recognizable vehicle on its routes.
Operating under 600 V DC, the VBZ Be 4/6, weighing approximately 25 tons, has a significant history within urban public transport systems.
SWS VBZ Be 4/6 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, MFO, BBC, Sécheron | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'Bo' | |
| Length | 20.9 m68 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 25 t55,116 lb |
Operators of the SWS VBZ Be 4/6
Railway companies that have operated the VBZ Be 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 4/6 | Switzerland |
| Vinnytsia Tramway | VT Be 4/6 | Ukraine |
SWS VBZ Be 4/6 photos
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