The 3600 series (Unidad de Tren Eléctrico 3600) is an EMU developed by Babcock & Wilcox for FEVE. It was introduced in 1982 by FEVE, transferred to Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana in 1986 and withdrawn from service in 2006.
3600 Series | |
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![]() 3600 series EMU with FGV colors in the Valencia to Vilanova de Castelló line. | |
In service | 1982–2007 |
Manufacturer | Babcock & Wilcox |
Formation | M-R-RM |
Operators | FGV, FEVE |
Lines served | Valencia to Lliria, Valencia to Betera, Valencia to Vilanova de Castelló, Valencia underground line 1, Santander FEVE line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 19 m (62 ft 4 in) |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC Overhead lines |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Braking system(s) | Reostatic |
Safety system(s) | FAP system |
Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
The 3600 series is quite notable for having been used in a quite number of lines and compositions.
Lines on which 3600 series trains operated
edit- Santander FEVE Line: 3600-6600 series sets, 3 car sets and 6 car in double command, FEVE colors.
- Valencia to Vilanova de Castelló Line: 3600-6600 series sets, 3 car sets and 6 car in double command, FEVE colors, later modified to FGV colors and removed 6 sets.
- Valencia to Lliria Line: 3-car 3600-6600 series sets in FGV colors.
- Valencia to Bètera Line: 3-car 3600-6600 series sets in FGV colors.
- Valencia subway Line 1: 3-car 3600-6600 series sets in FGV colors, and 2 refurbished units (3601R and 3602R) with conditioning air, and better security systems for the underground service.