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Siemens Mobility Desiro MainLine (Belgium)
Belgian Railway AM 08/MR 08
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Belgium | 2011
305 produced
AM 08 050 in August 2018 entering Brussels Midi train station
AM 08 050 in August 2018 entering Brussels Midi train station
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The Belgian State Railways use the Desiro ML as three-car sets which are being designated AM 08 in French or MR 08 in Dutch. In 2008, they ordered 305 sets of which 210 are equipped for 3 kV DC and 95 which can also run under 25 kV AC. The AC capability is being needed for service on high speed lines like the HSL 4, while commuter networks like the Brussels S Train are electrified with DC. Only 105 were built by Siemens in Germany and the other 200 by Bombardier in Belgium. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

General
Built2011-2016
ManufacturerSiemens, Bombardier
Wheel arr.B-B+2-2+B-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats280
Dimensions and Weights
Length262 ft 1 15/16 in
Empty weight323,638 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 3,000 V
Hourly power2,950 hp (2,200 kW)
Top speed99 mph
Calculated Values
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Siemens Desiro
last changed: 11/2025
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