BLS RABe 525
The BLS RABe 525, also known as NINA or Nina, is a Swiss electric multiple unit built by Bombardier Transportation with electrical equipment by Alstom. The train is principally used by the BLS AG on Bern S-Bahn services, four units belong to RegionAlps. An updated version exists as the BLS RABe 535, also known as Lötschberger, also exists with a revised front end and an interior intended for longer distance services.
Design
The articulated trainset was designed to be built with from two to six sections and with two to six motorized axles. The 3 car units have a length of, they are wide and tall. It has 20 first class seats and 114 second class seats as well as 70 standing places. The 4 car units have a length of, they are wide and tall. It has 20 first class seats and 159 second class seats as well as 85 standing places. The design speed is. The RABe 525 and 535 are technically equal in terms of traction equipment.Operation
The RABe 525 is used on the following routes:- –
- ––
- / Thun––––-
- –Burgdorf–
- Bern–– + –
- / –––
- Lucerne–Wolhusen–
- ––
Refit program
Named units
BLS initially named the NINA after bodies of water. Later, "Wankdorf" was added as a stop and "Konolfingen" was the first place with a coat of arms. After the refit, two more NINAs were baptised with the coats of arms of towns.Only the baptised vehicles are listed:
| Unit | Name | Image |
| 525 001 | La Thielle/Zihl | |
| 525 002 | Schwarzwasser | |
| 525 003 | Emme | |
| 525 004 | La Broye | |
| 525 005 | Aare | |
| 525 005 | Menznau | |
| 525 006 | Gürbe | |
| 525 006 | Willisau | |
| 525 007 | Gäbelbach | |
| 525 007 | Huttwil | |
| 525 008 | La Sarine/Saane | |
| 525 009 | Schwarzsee | |
| 525 010 | Gerzensee | |
| 525 010 | LINA |
| Unit | Name | Image |
| 525 011 | Müntschemier | |
| 525 012 | Mühleberg | |
| 525 013 | Konolfingen | |
| 525 014 | Wohlensee | |
| 525 017 | Grabebach | |
| 525 018 | Thunersee | |
| 525 020 | Scherlibach | |
| 525 022 | Worble | |
| 525 026 | Chräbsbach | |
| 525 027 | Glütschbach | |
| 525 028 | La Bibera/Bibere | |
| 525 033 | Wankdorf |