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Electric multiple unit

ABB RENFE 447

Built by CAF, GEC Alsthom, Siemens, ABB, GEC Alsthom

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
2,400 kW
3,218 hp
Length
75.99 m
249 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1992–2001
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo

Overview of the ABB RENFE 447

Explore the iconic RENFE 447, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served Spain with distinction.

Built by leading manufacturers like CAF, GEC Alsthom, Siemens, and ABB between 1992 and 2001, this series is renowned for its enduring reliability and operational efficiency.

Capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h, the RENFE 447 is a key player in passenger transportation across the Iberian Peninsula, operating on the broad 1668 mm gauge.

Its typical three-car formation, featuring a Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, ensures a smooth and stable journey for passengers while maintaining excellent maneuverability.

With a total train length of 75.99 meters, it strikes an optimal balance between passenger capacity and operational agility.

Powered by a robust 3 kV DC electric system delivering 2400 kW of power, the RENFE 447 is a testament to engineering excellence and a vital component of Renfe Operadora's fleet.

Discover the practical design and dependable performance that make the RENFE 447 a familiar and trusted sight on Spanish railway lines, embodying efficient and comfortable travel.

ABB RENFE 447 technical specifications

Value
SeriesRENFE 446
Built byCAF, GEC Alsthom, Siemens, ABB, GEC Alsthom · 1992–2001
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output2,400 kW3,218 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo
Formation3 cars (2M)
Train length75.99 m249 ft 4 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height4.18 m13 ft 9 in

Operators of the ABB RENFE 447

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 447, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 447Spain

ABB RENFE 447 photos

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