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Alstom ETR 526 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Alstom ETR 526

Built by Alstom

Length
97 m
318 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2014
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'2'2'2'2'Bo'

Overview of the Alstom ETR 526

Discover the ETR 526, a modern electric multiple unit from Alstom, known as the Coradia Meridian series in Italy.

This 6-car train, configured as two powered units, was built starting in 2014 for Italian State Railways (FS) and Trenord.

With an impressive length of 97 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the ETR 526 is a powerful and efficient mode of transport, offering comfort and speed on Italian railways.

Designed to operate on 3 kV DC power, it represents forward-thinking technology in rail travel.

Alstom ETR 526 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCoradia Meridian
Built byAlstom · 2014
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'2'2'2'2'Bo'
Formation6 cars (2M)
Train length97 m318 ft 3 in

Operators of the Alstom ETR 526

Railway companies that have operated the ETR 526, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS ETR 526Italy
Trenitalia-LeNordTrenord ETR 526Italy

Alstom ETR 526 photos

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