© trainspo.comAlstom ALn 501
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Overview of the Alstom ALn 501
Discover the ALn 501, a modern Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that embodies efficiency and passenger comfort.
Built by Alstom as part of the esteemed Coradia Meridian series between 2003 and 2009, this train is designed for optimal performance on the Italian rail network.
It boasts a respectable top speed of 130 km/h, ensuring timely journeys for passengers.
With a configuration of 3 cars (2M1T), the ALn 501 offers a dual-class seating arrangement, providing 23 seats in 1st class and 98 in 2nd class, totaling a capacity of 121 passengers.
Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive is powered by an IVECO V8 FVQE 28 prime mover, delivering a robust 720 kW of power.
The ALn 501 has served with distinction for Italian State Railways and continues its operational life with Trentino Trasporti S.p.A., showcasing enduring Italian railway engineering.
Alstom ALn 501 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Coradia Meridian | |
| Family | Coradia | |
| Built by | Alstom · 2003–2009114 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 720 kW966 hp | |
| Prime mover | IVECO V8 FVQE 28 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 3 cars (2M1T) | |
| Capacity | 1st class 23, 2nd class 98 seats | |
| Train length | 51.9 m170 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.82 m12 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 100 t220,462 lb |
Operators of the Alstom ALn 501
Railway companies that have operated the ALn 501, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS ALn 501 | Italy |
| Trentino Trasporti S.p.A | Trentino Trasporti ALn 501 | Italy |
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