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SWS VBZ Be 4/8 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Tram

SWS VBZ Be 4/8

Built by SWS, SWP

Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1992
Axle arrangement
B'2'B'

Overview of the SWS VBZ Be 4/8

Discover the VBZ Be 4/8, a distinctive tram designed for Zurich's public transport system.

This articulated tram, part of the Tram 2000 family, features a B'2'B' axle configuration and operates on a 1000 mm gauge.

Built in 1992 by SWS and SWP, the VBZ Be 4/8 is an integral part of Switzerland's urban rail landscape.

With its 600 V DC electric system, this tram efficiently serves the city of Zurich, offering reliable passenger transport.

Its robust construction and specialized design make it a key element in maintaining the smooth operation of Zurich's extensive tram network.

SWS VBZ Be 4/8 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVBZ Be 4/6
FamilyTram 2000
Built bySWS, SWP · 1992
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementB'2'B'
Width2.2 m7 ft 3 in
Height3.6 m11 ft 10 in

Operators of the SWS VBZ Be 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the VBZ Be 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Zurich Public TransportVBZ Be 4/8Switzerland

SWS VBZ Be 4/8 photos

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