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Electric locomotive

Ansaldo E402B

Built by Ansaldo, Firema, ITIN, Sofer

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Weight
89 t
196,211 lb
Length
19.42 m
63 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1996–2000
80 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Ansaldo E402B

Discover the E402B electric locomotive, a testament to Italian railway engineering and innovation.

Designed for both speed and efficiency, this versatile locomotive boasts a top speed of 200 km/h, ensuring swift and reliable journeys across the network.

Equipped with powerful electric systems, the E402B is perfectly suited for both passenger and freight services, playing a vital role for Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and other Italian operators.

Admire the robust design and exceptional performance of the E402B series, a cornerstone of the modern Italian railway landscape.

Ansaldo E402B technical specifications

Value
SeriesE402
Built byAnsaldo, Firema, ITIN, Sofer · 1996–200080 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Tractive effort280 kN62,947 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz (5600 kW)
  • 1.5 kV DC (2550 kW)
  • 3 kV DC (5600 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.42 m63 ft 9 in
Weight89 t196,211 lb

Operators of the Ansaldo E402B

Railway companies that have operated the E402B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
FS Treni Turistici ItalianiFSTTI E402BItaly
Italian State RailwaysFS E402BItaly
Rete Ferroviaria ItalianaRFI E402BItaly

Ansaldo E402B photos

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