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Electric multiple unit

Breda FS E623

Built by Breda, CGE

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
600 kW
805 hp
Weight
66 t
145,505 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1949–1951
33 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Breda FS E623

Explore the history of the FS E623, an iconic Italian electric multiple unit (EMU).

Built by Breda and CGE between 1949 and 1951, this locomotive played a significant role in the Italian railway network.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a power output of 600 kW, the FS E623 was a reliable workhorse for the Italian State Railways.

Its robust construction and standard gauge of 1435 mm reflect the engineering standards of its era.

Discover the enduring legacy of the FS E623 and its contribution to Italian transportation.

Breda FS E623 technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda, CGE · 1949–195133 units
Refurbished1954 - 1960
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output600 kW805 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Car length21.04 m69 ft 0 in
Width2.91 m9 ft 7 in
Height3.83 m12 ft 7 in
Weight66 t145,505 lb
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Operators of the Breda FS E623

Railway companies that have operated the FS E623, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E623Italy

Breda FS E623 photos

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