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CP Class 0450

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Série 0450
Série 0450 train (number 0467) at Pinhão station, 2009
Interior
ManufacturerSorefame
Entered service1999
Number built19
Fleet numbers0451–0469
Capacity388
OperatorsComboios de Portugal
DepotsGuifões, Faro, Lisboa - Santa Apolónia
Specifications
Train length51.96 metres (170.5 ft)
Width2.97 metres (9.7 ft)
Height4.39 metres (14.4 ft)
Floor height1.33 metres (4.4 ft)
DoorsElectric doors, 3 on each side
Wheel diameter850 millimetres (2.79 ft)
Maximum speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)2 × Cummins
Engine typeNTA 855 - R3
Cylinder count6
Power output405 CV
TransmissionHydro-mechanical
HVACAir conditioning
Braking system(s)Electro-pneumatic
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in)
A CP Série 0450 at Livração station in the Douro Valley, formerly the junction for the Tâmega line

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]

They are used on numerous services, including the international service between Porto and Vigo.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Série 0450". CP official website. Archived from the original on 2008-03-05.
  2. ^ International service between Porto and Vigo: CP official website

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