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Electric locomotive

ABB FS E454

Built by ABB, Ansaldo, Breda, Fiat

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
80 t
176,370 lb
Length
16.5 m
54 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1985–1989
3 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

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
Built byABB, Ansaldo, Breda, Fiat · 1985–19893 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.5 m54 ft 2 in
Weight80 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E454Italy

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