Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12
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| Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12 Allegra | |
|---|---|
ABe 8/12 Allegra at Pontresina station. | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
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.