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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...
| Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ)Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1984-1996 |
| Manufacturers | FFA;BBC;SWA;SIG;Adtranz |
| Wheel arrangement | TW4-4 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 25000 mm |
| Service mass | 70000 kg |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Power | 1650 kW |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1984-1996 |
| Manufacturers | FFA, BBC, SWA, SIG, Adtranz |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.30 m |
| Service mass | 70 t |
| Adhesion mass | 70 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.70 m |
| Axle load | 17.5 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RBDe 4/4 “Neuer Pendelzug” (NPZ) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| 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) Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.77 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
