Breda ALe 582

Built by Ansaldo, Breda, Firema, Marelli, OMS

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Weight

57 t

125,663 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1987–1991

90 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Breda ALe 582

Explore the ALe 582, an Italian electric multiple unit designed for passenger transport.

Built between 1987 and 1991 by renowned manufacturers like Ansaldo, Breda, and Firema, this unit reaches a top speed of 140 km/h and operates on a 3 kV DC electrical system.

With a length of 26.11 meters and a width of 2.78 meters, the ALe 582 has been a reliable choice for Italian State Railways (FS) and later for Trenitalia-LeNord, offering efficient service on Italian lines.

This locomotive, classified as Bo'Bo', represents an important part of Italian railway transport history, combining performance and reliability.

Its design and technical features make it recognizable and appreciated by train enthusiasts.

The ALe 582 continues to evoke a sense of modern and functional travel within the railway landscape.

Breda ALe 582 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ALe 582
Built by	Ansaldo, Breda, Firema, Marelli, OMS · 1987–199190 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Car length	26.11 m85 ft 8 in	85 ft 8 in
Width	2.78 m9 ft 1 in	9 ft 1 in
Height	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Weight	57 t125,663 lb	125,663 lb