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Diesel multiple unit

CAF RENFE 593 Chile

Built by B&W, CAF

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
648 kW
869 hp
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1982–1984

Overview of the CAF RENFE 593 Chile

Discover the RENFE 593 Chile, a significant Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) operating in Chile.

These robust trains, designated EFE 593, were manufactured by CAF between 1982 and 1984.

Designed for the 1676 mm gauge railway network, they boast a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial power output of 648 kW.

Typically configured in a two-car formation (2M), the RENFE 593 Chile plays a vital role for Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE).

With dimensions optimized for their track gauge, including a width of 2.91 m and a height of 4.06 m, these locomotives are a key part of Chile's rail infrastructure.

CAF RENFE 593 Chile technical specifications

Value
SeriesCAF 593
Built byB&W, CAF · 1982–1984
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output648 kW869 hp
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
Formation2 cars (2M)
Width2.91 m9 ft 7 in
Height4.06 m13 ft 4 in

Operators of the CAF RENFE 593 Chile

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 593 Chile, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del EstadoEFE 593Chile

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