description SBB Re 460 Overview
The SBB Re 460 is a class of electric locomotive operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), commonly referred to as the 'Lok 2000.' Built by a consortium of SLM and ABB with deliveries beginning in 1991, the locomotives were developed for the Bahn 2000 timetable modernization program. The Re 460 is designed for intercity and express passenger service with a maximum speed of 200 km/h. The class also handles freight and inter-regional services across Switzerland's standard-gauge network.
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Why was the SBB Re 460 built for Bahn 2000?
Bahn 2000 required powerful locomotives capable of accelerating frequent intercity trains quickly between closely timed connections. SLM and ABB developed the Re 460 for that timetable concept, with the first locomotives entering service in the early 1990s.
How fast can an SBB Re 460 travel?
The Re 460 has a maximum speed of 200 km/h. It became the characteristic locomotive of SBB's InterCity 2000 double-deck push-pull trains.
Why do Re 460 locomotives often carry full-body advertising?
Their smooth slab-sided bodies provide unusually large surfaces for vinyl advertising designs. SBB has used the fleet for many branded liveries, making individual locomotives visually distinct despite sharing the same mechanical design.
Are the BLS Re 465 and SBB Re 460 the same locomotive?
They are closely related Lok 2000 designs, but they are not identical. The BLS Re 465 has technical differences and was ordered for BLS duties, while the Re 460 was tailored to SBB passenger operations.
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