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Electric multiple unit

Alstom 3150

Built by Sorefame, Alsthom

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
960 kW
1,287 hp
Weight
118 t
260,145 lb
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1959
Axle arrangement
2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the Alstom 3150

Explore the CP 3150, an iconic electric multiple unit that has served the Portuguese rail network.

Built in 1959 by Sorefame and Alsthom, this 3-car train, with its distinctive 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' formation, represents a significant piece of Portugal's railway history.

Capable of reaching speeds of 90 km/h and offering seating for 156 passengers, the 3150 was designed for efficient urban and suburban travel.

Key specifications include a 1668 mm gauge, a substantial weight of 118 tons, and operation on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, producing a power output of 960 kW.

Refurbished between 1998 and 2002, the CP 3150 demonstrates enduring quality and adaptability, remaining a notable presence on Portuguese tracks.

Alstom 3150 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCP 3212
Built bySorefame, Alsthom · 1959
RefurbishedEMEF 1998 - 2002 (13)
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output960 kW1,287 hp
Tractive effort105 kN23,605 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation3 cars
Capacity156 seats
Weight118 t260,145 lb

Operators of the Alstom 3150

Railway companies that have operated the 3150, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trains of PortugalCP 3150Portugal

Alstom 3150 photos

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