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Electric multiple unit

Alstom ETR 245 / EA 720-721

Built by Alstom

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

1,000 kW

1,341 hp

Weight

92 t

202,825 lb

Length

82.2 m

269 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2008–2012

18 units

Overview of the Alstom ETR 245 / EA 720-721

Explore the ETR 245 / EA 720-721, an advanced Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) from the Coradia Meridian family.

Manufactured by Alstom between 2008 and 2012, these trains are a key part of Italy's rail network, operated by Trenitalia-LeNord as Trenord ETR 245.

Capable of reaching 160 km/h and accommodating 230 passengers, the ETR 245 features a 5-car formation (2M) stretching 82.2 meters.

Powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, it delivers 1000 kW of power and 150 kN of tractive effort, ensuring efficient and reliable passenger service.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the ETR 245 is designed for comfort and speed, serving crucial Italian rail routes.

Alstom ETR 245 / EA 720-721 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Coradia Meridian
Family	Coradia Meridian
Built by	Alstom · 2008–201218 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	1,000 kW1,341 hp	1,341 hp
Tractive effort	150 kN33,721 lbf	33,721 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'2'2'2'Bo'
Formation	5 cars (2M)
Capacity	230 seats
Train length	82.2 m269 ft 8 in	269 ft 8 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.82 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	92 t202,825 lb	202,825 lb

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Operators of the Alstom ETR 245 / EA 720-721

Railway companies that have operated the ETR 245 / EA 720-721, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Trenitalia-LeNord	Trenord ETR 245	Italy

Alstom ETR 245 / EA 720-721 photos

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