© trainspo.comCAF UT-550
Built by Adtranz, CAF
Overview of the CAF UT-550
Explore the UT-550, an electric multiple unit designed for urban transport, an emblematic model operating in the Bilbao Metro, Spain.
Built by Adtranz and CAF, this locomotive stands out for its dimensions optimized for metropolitan infrastructures: a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 3.62 meters.
The UT-550 runs on a 1000 mm track gauge and is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, allowing it to reach an impressive power output of 2880 kW and a maximum speed of 80 km/h, ensuring efficient and reliable service in the heart of the city.
Experience the technology and performance of the UT-550, a key component in urban mobility.
CAF UT-550 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Adtranz, CAF | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 2,880 kW3,862 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.62 m11 ft 11 in |
Operators of the CAF UT-550
Railway companies that have operated the UT-550, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao Metro | Metro Bilbao UT-550 | Spain |
CAF UT-550 photos
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