SBB-CFF-FFS RAe TEE II
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The RAe TEE II, later known as RABe EC, is a type of high-speed electric multiple unit trainset of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS), which was used from the 1960s until the 1980s on several Trans Europ Express services. After conversion from first-class-only to two-class configuration, the trainsets continued in use on EuroCity or other services until 1999.
SBB-CFF-FFS RAe TEE II SBB-CFF-FFS RABe EC | |
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In service | 1961–1999 |
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Constructed |
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Number built | 5 |
Number in service | 0 |
Number preserved | 1 |
Formation |
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Fleet numbers | 1051–1055 |
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Operators | Swiss Federal Railways |
Specifications | |
Train length |
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Width | 2,840 mm (9 ft 3+3⁄4 in) |
Height | 4,210 mm (13 ft 9+3⁄4 in) |
Wheel diameter |
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Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
Weight |
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Traction motors | Four |
Power output | Continuous: 2,310 kW (3,100 hp) |
Tractive effort |
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Electric system(s) |
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Current collector(s) | Overhead lines via pantograph |
UIC classification | 2′2′+[2′2′+](A1A)(A1A)+2′2′+2′2′+2′2′ |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
It was designed to be compatible with four different railway electrification systems (different voltages in the overhead lines),[1] used by various countries in Europe, allowing it to operate on long international routes. Like all TEE trains, the RAe TEE II trainsets were equipped with first-class accommodation only. A total of five trainsets were built, numbered 1051–1055. One, number 1053, has been preserved.