Alstom ALe 501

Built by Alstom

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

1,250 kW

1,676 hp

Weight

100 t

220,462 lb

Length

51.9 m

170 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2003–2010

134 units

Overview of the Alstom ALe 501

Discover the ALe 501, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficient passenger transport.

This modern train, part of the Coradia Meridian series, was built by Alstom between 2003 and 2010. With a top speed of 160 km/h, it offers a swift and comfortable journey for up to 146 passengers.

The ALe 501 features a 3-car formation (2M), a standard gauge of 1435 mm, and operates on 3 kV DC electric systems. Its robust design includes a train length of 51.9 meters and a power output of 1250 kW, making it a reliable choice for various Italian railway operators.

Serving with Ferrovia Adriatico-Sangritana, Ferrovie Centrale Umbra, Italian State Railways, Gruppo Torinese Trasporti, and Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA, the ALe 501 is a testament to its adaptability and widespread utility in Italy's rail network.

Alstom ALe 501 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Coradia Meridian
Built by	Alstom · 2003–2010134 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	1,250 kW1,676 hp	1,676 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'2'Bo'
Formation	3 cars (2M)
Capacity	146 seats
Train length	51.9 m170 ft 3 in	170 ft 3 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.82 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	100 t220,462 lb	220,462 lb

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Operators of the Alstom ALe 501

Railway companies that have operated the ALe 501, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Ferrovia Adriatico-Sangritana	FAS ETR/S03	Italy
Ferrovia Centrale Umbra	FCU ALe 501	Italy
Gruppo Torinese Trasporti	GTT ALe 501	Italy
Italian State Railways	FS ALe 501	Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA	TFT ETT	Italy