The Série 0450 is a type of diesel multiple unit train used by the Portuguese Railways (CP). They were originally built in 1965-66 as the Série 0400. Following extensive modernisation and refurbishment in 1999 they were redesignated Série 0450; 19 units are in service.[1]
| Série 0450 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Série 0450 train (number 0467) at Pinhão station, 2009 | |
 Interior | |
| Manufacturer | Sorefame |
| Entered service | 1999 |
| Number built | 19 |
| Fleet numbers | 0451–0469 |
| Capacity | 388 |
| Operators | Comboios de Portugal |
| Depots | Guifões, Faro, Lisboa - Santa Apolónia |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 51.96 metres (170.5 ft) |
| Width | 2.97 metres (9.7 ft) |
| Height | 4.39 metres (14.4 ft) |
| Floor height | 1.33 metres (4.4 ft) |
| Doors | Electric doors, 3 on each side |
| Wheel diameter | 850 millimetres (2.79 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | 2 × Cummins |
| Engine type | NTA 855 - R3 |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Power output | 405 CV |
| Transmission | Hydro-mechanical |
| HVAC | Air conditioning |
| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) |
They are used on numerous services, including the international service between Porto and Vigo.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Série 0450". CP official website. Archived from the original on 2008-03-05.
- ^ International service between Porto and Vigo: CP official website