© trainspo.comBreda ATM M1.100
Built by Breda, Fiat, Marelli
Overview of the Breda ATM M1.100
Discover the ATM M1.100, an iconic electric multiple unit with a rich Italian heritage.
Built between 1962 and 1974 by renowned manufacturers like Breda, Fiat, and Marelli, this historic locomotive served the Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) and remains a significant part of Milan's urban transport history.
The ATM M1.100 boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and features a 4-car formation (2M2T) with a total length of 70.16 meters, providing comfortable seating for 32 passengers per car.
Its reliable operation is ensured by a 750 V DC electric system powered by a third rail, delivering a power output of 360 kW.
Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge and classified with UIC axles as Bo'Bo', these units represent a notable piece of Italian railway engineering.
Breda ATM M1.100 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ATM M1 Serie 100/200 | |
| Built by | Breda, Fiat, Marelli · 1962–197482 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 360 kW483 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Formation | 4 cars (2M2T) | |
| Capacity | 32 seats | |
| Car length | 17.54 m57 ft 7 in | |
| Train length | 70.16 m230 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.51 m11 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 33.8 t74,516 lb |
Operators of the Breda ATM M1.100
Railway companies that have operated the ATM M1.100, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Azienda Trasporti Milanesi | ATM M1.100 | Italy |
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