© trainspo.comAdtranz CPTM 2000
Built by CAF, Adtranz, Alstom
Overview of the Adtranz CPTM 2000
Explore the CPTM 2000, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that serves as a vital part of the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company's network in Brazil.
Constructed by CAF, Adtranz, and Alstom between 1999 and 2000, this efficient train underwent refurbishment in 2009, ensuring its continued operational effectiveness and modernity.
Designed for swift urban transit, the CPTM 2000 boasts a top speed of 90 km/h. Its 4-car formation, featuring 2 motor cars, draws power from a 3 kV DC electric system, delivering a substantial 2400 kW output, making it a powerful choice for passenger transport.
This robust EMU operates on a 1600 mm gauge track and is classified with the UIC axle arrangement Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo', highlighting its solid construction and suitability for the Brazilian railway infrastructure.
Adtranz CPTM 2000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CAF, Adtranz, Alstom · 1999–2000 | |
| Refurbished | 2009 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 2,400 kW3,218 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Formation | 4 cars (2M) | |
| Width | 3.05 m10 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.39 m14 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Adtranz CPTM 2000
Railway companies that have operated the CPTM 2000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company | CPTM 2000 | Brazil |
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