© trainspo.comBombardier CPTM 5550
Built by ACEC, Budd, Sorefame, Villares
Overview of the Bombardier CPTM 5550
Explore the CPTM 5550, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company in Brazil with distinction.
Constructed between 1978 and 1980 by a consortium including ACEC, Budd, Sorefame, and Villares, this robust train embodies a significant part of São Paulo's urban rail history.
Undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment by Bombardier from 2007 to 2010, the CPTM 5550 was modernized to enhance its operational capabilities and passenger service.
Operating on a broad 1600 mm gauge and powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, this 8-car formation is a familiar sight on the São Paulo network, symbolizing enduring reliability and efficient public transportation.
The CPTM 5550 train represents a key element of metropolitan railway transport in São Paulo, combining a history of dedicated service with modern operational standards.
Bombardier CPTM 5550 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | CPTM 5500 | |
| Built by | ACEC, Budd, Sorefame, Villares · 1978–19808 units | |
| Refurbished | Bombardier 2007 - 2010 (4) | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in | |
| Formation | 8 cars |
Operators of the Bombardier CPTM 5550
Railway companies that have operated the CPTM 5550, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company | CPTM 5550 | Brazil |
Bombardier CPTM 5550 photos
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