Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12
Class of dual voltage metre gauge multiple unit trains of the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12, which is also known as the Allegra, is a class of dual voltage metre gauge three car multiple unit trains of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB), which is the main railway network in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.
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Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12 Allegra | |
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In service | 2009– |
Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
Constructed | 2009–2011 |
Number built | 15 |
Fleet numbers | 3501–3515 |
Operators | Rhaetian Railway |
Specifications | |
Train length | 49.5 m (162 ft 4+7⁄8 in) |
Width | 2.65 m (8 ft 8+3⁄8 in) |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Traction system | ABB BORDLINE CC750 MS 2-level IGBT–VVVF[1] |
Power output | AC: 2,600 kW (3,490 hp) DC: 2,400 kW (3,220 hp) |
Tractive effort | 130 kN (29,230 lbf) 260 kN (58,450 lbf) |
Electric system(s) | 1 kV DC/11 kV 16.7 Hz AC Overhead |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
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The class is so named under the Swiss locomotive and railcar classification system. According to that system, ABe 8/12 denotes an electric railcar train with first and second class compartments, and a total of 12 axles, eight of which are drive axles.