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The Bem 550 consists of two carriages, each with three swing-out doors (two doors on one side, one door on the other). There is a driving position at each end, with a large windscreen and side windows. The driver sits on the right hand side in the direction of travel. The Bem 550 is equipped for
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370:Categories
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350:Les Echos
187:1.5 kV DC
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169:300 kW
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