Switzerland: Bpm 20-70 500 - 529
UIC / EVN numbering: 61 85 20-70
Railway companies: SBB CFF FFS - Swiss Federal Railways
1978
Intended for international use within Europe, these coaches are RIC compliant and have a maximum speed of 160 km/h upon delivery but are prepared to be upgraded for 200 km/h.
1980
June 18th
It is thoroughly tested through the next two months by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS): running tests, thermal and acoustic insulation tests, air conditioning tests etc.
After minor adjustments, the 30x units are delivered by the end of 1981 and are registered as Bpm 61 85 20-70 500 - 529.
1983
Unit 20-70 529 receives in 1983 the EW IV green and grey livery and in 1988 it receives the "camaleonte" livery (the only unit from this series to receive these liveries).
Finally it is converted in 1997 to SR 89-70 551.
Concerns registration number(s): 61 85 20-70 529-3
Latest update on the 15th of April 2021 at 23:32
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