Berne articulated tram 717
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The history of the tram
Bernmobil
Operational
April 19, 1973: Delivered as Berne railcar 717 (ex Berne articulated tram 717), manufacturer Schweizerische Wagons- und Aufzügefabrik (SWS), type Be 8/8 Bern, series 11-26 711 - 726, weight 35.0 t, manufactured 1973, with 52 seats and 168 standing places, 4 engines, power output 89 kW.
Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB)
Operational
May 10, 2004: Taken over by the company as Basel articulated tram 357 (ex Berne articulated tram 717), manufacturer Schweizerische Wagons- und Aufzügefabrik (SWS), type Be 8/8 Bern, series 11-26 711 - 726, weight 35.0 t, manufactured 1973, with 52 seats and 168 standing places, 4 engines, power output 89 kW.
