Belgian Railways Class 08
| NMBS/SNCB Class 08 Siemens Desiro | |
|---|---|
Train 08503 during InnoTrans 2010 in Berlin | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility, Bombardier Transportation |
| Constructed | 2010-2015 |
| Number built | 305 |
| Fleet numbers | 08001-08210 08501-08595 |
| Operators | SNCB/NMBS |
| Specifications | |
| Gearbox | ZF E-S 20 A-N |
| Electric system(s) | 08001-08210: 3 kV DC 08501-08595: 25 kV AC, 3 kV DC |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The AM/MS08 series is a three-part electric multiple unit of the Siemens type Desiro Main Line (Desiro ML), a so-called lightweight train with a low-floor section for regional passenger transport and local passenger transport for the National Railway Company of Belgium(SNCB/NMBS). They were originally intended for the Brussels Regional Express Network but have been deployed on L (local), S-train and IC (InterCity) train services across Belgium.