© trainspo.comABB FS E454
Built by ABB, Ansaldo, Breda, Fiat
Overview of the ABB FS E454
Discover the FS E454, a powerful electric locomotive that served the Italian State Railways.
Built between 1985 and 1989 by ABB, Ansaldo, Breda, and Fiat, this locomotive was engineered for efficient passenger and freight transport.
With a top speed of 160 km/h, the FS E454 offered impressive performance for its time.
Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, it provided excellent traction and agility.
This robust machine measures 16.5 meters in length and weighs around 80 tons, operating on a 3 kV DC electric system.
Explore the technical specifications and historical significance of the FS E454, a notable example of Italian electric traction technology.
ABB FS E454 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABB, Ansaldo, Breda, Fiat · 1985–19893 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.5 m54 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the ABB FS E454
Railway companies that have operated the FS E454, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS E454 | Italy |
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