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Alstom ETR 610

Built by Alstom

Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Power output
5,520 kW
7,402 hp
Weight
387 t
853,188 lb
Length
187.4 m
614 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2006–2010
14 units

Overview of the Alstom ETR 610

Discover the ETR 610, a high-speed train also known as the "New Pendolino".

This modern EMU, built by Alstom between 2006 and 2010, boasts an impressive top speed of 250 km/h.

The ETR 610 offers a generous capacity for 431 passengers, with 109 seats in first class and 304 in second class, ensuring comfort on every journey.

Its formation of 7 cars, comprising 4 powered and 3 trailer units, allows for excellent operational flexibility and efficiency.

Operating under various operators, including Cisalpino AG and Italian State Railways (FS), it is also recognized as the SBB RABe 503.

Equipped with a versatile electric system capable of running on 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, and 3 kV DC, and delivering 5520 kW of power, the ETR 610 represents the pinnacle of modern rail technology and performance.

Alstom ETR 610 technical specifications

Value
SeriesNew Pendolino
Built byAlstom · 2006–201014 units
Top speed250 km/h155 mph
Power output5,520 kW7,402 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation7 cars (4M3T)
Capacity431, 1st class 109, 2nd class 304 seats
Car length26.2 m85 ft 11 in
Train length187.4 m614 ft 10 in
Width2.83 m9 ft 3 in
Height4.1 m13 ft 5 in
Weight387 t853,188 lb

Operators of the Alstom ETR 610

Railway companies that have operated the ETR 610, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS ETR 610Italy
Cisalpino AGCisalpino ETR 610Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB ETR 610Switzerland
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB RABe 503Switzerland

Alstom ETR 610 photos

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