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Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)
The RBDe 4/4 is an electric commuter railcar that was introduced by the SBB in 1984. Meant to be used in conjunction with matching control cars and trailers, it was officially called “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ, “New Commu...
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1984-1996 |
| Manufacturers | FFA, BBC, SWA, SIG, Adtranz |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.30 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.70 m |
| Service weight | 70 t |
| Adhesive weight | 70 t |
| Axle load | 17.5 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 1,650 kW (2,243 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Starting effort | 182.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.77 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
