The RABe 520 is an electric multiple unit used since 2002 by the Swiss Federal Railways. It is based on the Stadler GTW 2/8 model.
Features
The drive module at the middle of the train is able to develop a power of 760 kW, making it able to travel at . The RABe 520 is slightly different from the standard Stadler GTW model: it has a greater capacity, a narrower body and an increased number of doors.
Service
As a quite small train, the RABe 520 is used on regional and S-Bahn lines.Swiss Federal Railways, S-Bahn Aargau and S-Bahn Luzern It was first designed for the Seetalbahn line between Lenzburg and Luzern, and was also used on lines from and to both locations. The RABe 520 gradually saw use on other lines. As of 2010, it can be seen on these routes : S-Bahn Luzern : Luzern - Lenzburg (S9) Luzern - Brunnen (S3) S-Bahn Aargau : Lenzburg – Zofingen (S28) Lenzburg/Othmarsingen – Rotkreuz (S26)The RABe 520 is not the only train to travel on S26 and Aarau-Turgi lines and is only seen casually Aarau - Turgi
See also List of stock used by Swiss Federal Railways Thurbo
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