© trainspo.comABB FGC 213
Built by CAF, Alstom, ABB
Overview of the ABB FGC 213
Discover the FGC 213, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) operating in Spain.
Built by CAF, Alstom, and ABB between 1998 and 2004, this 3-car train boasts a seating capacity of 108 and can reach a top speed of 90 km/h.
Measuring 50.43 meters in length and powered by 1.5 kV DC, the FGC 213 is a crucial part of the Catalonian Government Railways network.
With its 1000 mm gauge and 1442 kW power output, it's a reliable choice for regional rail transport.
ABB FGC 213 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | FGC 213 | |
| Built by | CAF, Alstom, ABB · 1998–200433 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 1,442 kW1,934 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Capacity | 108 seats | |
| Train length | 50.43 m165 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 2.5 m8 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.95 m13 ft 0 in |
Operators of the ABB FGC 213
Railway companies that have operated the FGC 213, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonian Government Railways | FGC 213 | Spain |
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