EMUs
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updated : 2022-09-10
Switzerland's railways traditionally used motor coaches coupled to trailers in preference to EMUs but that has now changed and multiple units are rapidly taking over the operation of all types of passenger train, from suburban and local workings to InterCity and international expresses.
Motor Coaches
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updated : 2022-09-09
Swiss railways have traditionally used motor coaches and trailers instead of proper EMUs but that has changed in recent years and multiple units are now in fashion. The motor coach category includes the motor luggage vans used by the MGB and ZB, which are locomotives in all but name.
Electric Locos
424 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
There's very little of Switzerland's railway system that isn't electrified and electric locos can still be found on many passenger services as well as freight. Many different types of electric loco can be seen, Swiss and foreign owned, private and state owned, standard and narrow gauge.