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Capricorn railcars

On the go both individually and together

Our separable Capricorn multiple-unit trains have been travelling on the Rhaetian Railway network since 2020. They offer passengers a high level of comfort and low-floor entrances. Equipped with automatic couplers, the multiple units enable the RhB to operate efficiently.

Comfortable equipment

Each of these 76.44 metre-long separable multiple-unit trains has 35 seats in first class, 129 seats in second class and two places for wheelchair users. The trains offer a high level of passenger comfort, while fulfilling the requirements of Switzerland's disability equality laws. The wide doors are designed to allow passengers to get on an off quickly and easily at each stop, and the high proportion of low-floor accesses also contributes to ease of entry and exit. These separable multiple-unit trains offer sufficient space for bicycles, skis, sports equipment, prams and luggage.

Highlight of our Capricorn railcars

Two women in casual clothes are sitting in the Capricorn railcar and looking out of the window.

Fascinating

The Capricorn railcars offer a new railway experience: front cameras transmit the view from the driver’s cab into the passenger compartment. Sliding windows allow a clear view and impressive photos of the Alpine landscape.

Close-up of the SOS button in the Capricorn railcar

Safe

Fire alarm and fire-fighting systems as well as video surveillance and state-of-the-art collision protection ensure the safety of passengers and train personnel in the Capricorn railcar.

Traveller in the Capricorn railcar wearing a shirt and wireless headphones in the first-class compartment.

Comfortable

The Capricorn railcar automatically detects the CO2 content and ensures a pleasantly air-conditioned passenger compartment. Changing tables in both toilets make travel particularly family-friendly.

Woman in wheelchair uses the sliding step to board the Capricorn railcar

Accessible for people with disabilities

The Capricorn railcar enables people with reduced mobility to travel comfortably. Three wide low-floor entrances, two spaces for wheelchairs, a wheelchair-accessible toilet and tactile inscriptions simplify the journey.

Two people secure their canoes for transport in the Capricorn railcar

Multifunctional

Whether bicycles, winter sports equipment, pushchairs or luggage – the Capricorn railcar offers plenty of storage space. The multifunctional compartments can accommodate up to twelve bicycles and various sports equipment.

Close-up of the front of the Capricorn railcar, focusing on the Bündern coat of arms.

Graubünden

The illuminated Graubünden coat of arms on the front shows RhB’s commitment to the canton. The interior of the train is similar to its predecessors, the Allegra railcar and the articulated Alvra train: wood and stone are interpreted in a modern way.

Sockets in the first-class compartment of the Capricorn railcar

Modern

Each compartment has two sockets. Wide flat screens keep passengers informed, and modern driver’s cabs impress the train crew.

Facts and figures about Capricorn railcars

Railcar data

Number of Capricorn railcars

56 in service, 6 additional Capricorn railcars to be delivered in the second half of 2026

Technical designation

ABe 4/16 3111-3166

Area of use

Landquart - Davos - Filisur Landquart - Scuol/St. Moritz Chur - Disentis/Mustér

Total length over coupling

76,43 m

Vehicle width

2,67 m

Vehicle height

3,78 m

Tare weight

119 t

Gross weight

146 t

Number of seats 1st class (of which low-floor)

35 (12)

Number of seats 2nd class (of which low-floor)

129 (14)

Number of folding seats

Number of spaces for wheelchairs

Number of standing spaces

179

Number of toilets

1 wheelchair accessible 1 standard

Access width

1,2 m

Floor height

960 mm / 1053 mm at high-floor level 450 mm at low-floor level

Top speed

120 km/h

Maximum power at the wheel

1600 kW

Continuous power at the wheel

1000 kW

Starting tractive force (up to 41 km/h)

142 kN

Axle layout

Bo'Bo+2'2+2'2'+2'2'

Capricorn railcars enable multi-unit train operation

Thanks to the state-of-the-art Capricorn railcars, RhB is able to implement the principle of “coupling”. Two to four railcars initially travel together as one train, for example from Landquart to Klosters Platz. There, they are automatically separated and continue their journey in different directions – for example, to St. Moritz and Davos. In the opposite direction, the train parts are coupled again and continue to run as one train. This concept increases flexibility and efficiency in rail transport.