Breda ALe 801

Built by Ansaldo, Breda, OM

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

1,048 kW

1,405 hp

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1975–1979

65 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Breda ALe 801

Experience the ALe 801, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) engineered for speeds up to 150 km/h.

Manufactured by Ansaldo, Breda, and OM between 1975 and 1979, this notable train boasts a seating capacity of 80 passengers and delivers a robust 1048 kW of power, operating on a 3 kV DC electrical system.

Measuring 27.3 meters in car length and weighing 70 tons, the ALe 801 is designed for the standard 1435 mm gauge, making it a frequent sight on Italian railway networks.

Originally introduced by the Italian State Railways (FS), it now also serves with Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA (TFT), continuing its legacy of efficient passenger transport.

This train is a significant element of Italian railway history, blending performance with passenger capacity, and remains a symbol of effective Italian rail travel across various routes.

Breda ALe 801 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ALe 801
Built by	Ansaldo, Breda, OM · 1975–197965 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	1,048 kW1,405 hp	1,405 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	80 seats
Car length	27.3 m89 ft 7 in	89 ft 7 in
Width	2.84 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	3.82 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb