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Charter trains
RABe 528 – "MIKA"
The future has begun
The first MIKAs (modern, innovative, compact all-round train) of the "RegioExpress" (RE) type were put into operation in 2021. The 105-metre-long, single-decker train is equipped with comfortable seats, spacious multifunctional zones, large panoramic windows, window panes for improved mobile phone reception, power sockets at practically every seat and a bistro zone with snack and coffee vending machines.
A specific "MIKA" S-Bahn type was procured for S-Bahn operations. This is optimized for standing room and ensures faster passenger changes thanks to the increased number of entrances/doors.
- 275 Number of seats (type RE)
- 275 Number of seats (type RE)
- Suitable for serving refreshments Special catering train
- 1.55 MB Technical drawings type RE
- 3 MB Technical drawings type S-Bahn
Information about the RE model Technical data, features, train names
General information RABe 528 (MIKA)
- 39 Quantity
- 101–139 Numbers
- BLS AG Owner Nr. 101–124, Nr. 138 – 139
- BLS Fernverkehr AG Owner Nr. 125–137
- 2021–2026 Put into service
Technical data
- 104,9 m Length
- 182 t Weight
- 3,500 kW Power output
- 160 km/h Maximum speed
Seating
- 46 Seats (first class)
- 198 Seats (second class)
- 31 Folding seats (second class)
- 149 Standing room (second class) No circulation areas, 3 people per m2
- 1 Wheelchair spaces (first class) without access to toilet
- 2 Wheelchair spaces (second class) with access to toilet
- 12 Bicycle spaces
Features
Comfortable
- Yes Low-floor access gap-bridging for every external door
- Yes Air conditioning
- Yes Large panoramic windows
- Yes Self-service refreshment area
- 2 WC 1 is wheelchair-accessible
- yes Baby changing facilities in WC
- Yes Power sockets for electronic devices (first class) pro Sitzplatz
- yes Power sockets for electronic devices (second class) per seat
- Yes Plug sockets in multi-functional compartment
- Yes Good mobile reception thanks to non-signal-blocking window panes
- Carpet Flooring (first class)
- Rubber Flooring (second class)
Informed
- Yes Passenger information on the train visual
- Yes Passenger information in the train visual and acoustic
- Yes Network maps distributed throughout multiple-unit train
- Yes Infotainment news, weather, events, adverts
Safe
- Yes Video surveillance
- Yes Fire alarm and fire-fighting system
- Yes SOS buttons at every exit and in every closed compartment
- ja Acoustic and visual alerts before doors close
Clean
- Yes Rubbish bin at seats
- Yes Dirt traps at all exits
- Yes Newspaper collection box at each exit
Given names
- No. 111 – “La Chaux-de-Fonds” Reopening of the Neuchâtel–La Chaux-de-Fonds line, 11.11.2021
- No. 114 – “Frutigen” Frutigen railway station, 175 years of Swiss Railways Frutigen, 03.09.2022
- No. 117 – «Brig-Glis» Brig railway station, Railway festival «MIKA on the Simplon», 04.04.2024
- No. 118 – «Comune di Varzo / Regione Piemonte» Varzo railway station, Railway festival «MIKA on the Simplon», 04.04.2024
- No. 119 – «Città di Domodossola / Regione Piemonte» Domodossola railway station, Railway festival «MIKA on the Simplon», 04.04.2024
- No. 122 – “Erlenbach im Simmental” Erlenbach im Simmental railway station, inauguration of conversion and railway festival, 19.08.2023
- No. 123 – “Frutigen” Boltigen railway station, inauguration of conversion and railway festival, 27.05.2023
Details type S-Bahn
General information RABe 528 (MIKA)
- 28 Number of pieces
- 201–228 Numbering
- BLS AG Owner Nr. 201-228
- 2022–2025 Commissioning
Technical data
- 104,9 m Length
- 183 t Weight
- 3500 kW Power
- 160 km/h Maximum speed
Seating
- 35 Seats 1st class
- 188 Seats 2nd class
- 12 Folding seats 2nd class
- 241 Standing room 2nd class without circulation area, 3 persons per m2
- 1 Wheelchair spaces 1st class without access to the toilet
- 2 Wheelchair spaces 2nd cl. with access to the toilet
- 6 Cycling spaces
Features
Comfort
- yes Low-floor access gap-bridging for every external door
- yes Air conditioning
- yes Large panoramic windows
- 2 WC 1 of which wheelchair accessible
- yes Baby changing facilities in WC
- yes Power sockets for electronic devices (1st class) Per seat
- yes Power sockets for electronic devices (2nd class) Per seat
- yes Plug sockets in multi-functional compartment
- yes Good mobile reception thanks to non-signal-blocking window panes
- Carpet Flooring (first class)
- Rubber Flooring (second class)
Information
- yes Passenger information on the train visual
- yes Passenger information inside the train optical and acoustical
- yes Network plans distributed on multiple unit
- yes Infotainment News, Weather, Events, Advertising
Safe
- yes Video surveillance
- yes Fire alarm and fire-fighting system
- yes SOS buttons at every exit and in every closed compartment
- yes Acoustic and visual alerts before doors close
Clean
- yes Rubbish bin at seats
- yes Dirt traps at all exits
- yes Newspaper collection box at each exit
Given names
- No. 202 – “Neuenegg" Neuenegg station, subsequent inauguration of renovated line, 26.08.2023
Current use daily on the following lines
- S2 Laupen–Bern–Konolfingen–Langnau i.E
- S4 Thun–Belp–Bern–Burgdorf–Langnau i.E
- S6 Bern–Schwarzenburg
- S6/S7 Langenthal–Huttwil–Wolhusen–Luzern
- RE1 / R11 Bern–Spiez–Zweisimmen (–Brig–Domodossola)
- RE7 / S6 Bern–Langnau i. E.–Wolhusen–Luzern
- IR66 Bern–Neuchâtel–La Chaux-de-Fonds
