Treno ad alta frequentazione

4 ft 8+12 in) standard gaugeWidth2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)Height4,300 mm (14 ft 1+14 in)Electric system/s3000 V DC OverheadCurrent pickup(s)PantographTraction motorsThree phase asynchronousGear ratio20/101
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output3,640 kW (4,880 hp)
Tractive effort214 kN (48,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsTrenitalia, FNM, ONCF
First run1997
DispositionIn service
FS ALe 426/502
FNM E.760/761
Specifications
Train length103,970 mm (341 ft 1+14 in)
Weight273 t (269 long tons; 301 short tons)
Braking system(s)Oerlikon FV3E

ALe 426/506 TAF (acronym of Treno ad Alta Frequentazione) is an Italian Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) used mainly on commuter regional trains. Concept design has been made by Italian designer Pininfarina.

Two different companies employ them: Trenitalia and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM). Some slightly modified version of the EMU have been purchased by Moroccan Railways in 2006.[1]

Description

Each train is formed by fixed sections of four bi-level pieces: two motorized units (ALe 426/506) and two coaches between them (Le 736). Two sections can be coupled together, but by now it is not possible on Trenitalia units (on FNM ones is common practice).

The total capacity is of 469 seated and 372 standing passengers.

Specifications

ALe 426/506 employs asynchronous three-phase traction motors feed by the 3000 V DC catenary. Motors are mounted on one bogie per motorized unit, for a total of two motorized bogies per section.

Operators

Ferrovie Nord Milano

ONCF

The ONCF operates a fleet of 24 trains.[2]

ONCF TAF Z2M

References

  1. ^ Morocco's rail renaissance takes a major step forward Railway Gazette International 1 April 2007
  2. ^ Morocco's railway acquires 24 new EMUs Railway Gazette International
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See also Category:Rolling stock of Italy


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