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EMEF 3250 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

EMEF 3250

Built by Sorefame, Alsthom

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
960 kW
1,287 hp
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1959–1979

Overview of the EMEF 3250

Explore the 3250, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from the Trains of Portugal.

Built by Sorefame and Alsthom between 1959 and 1979, this resilient locomotive is a testament to enduring railway engineering.

It features a broad 1668 mm gauge and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, contributing to its reliable performance.

With a seating capacity of 208 in second class and a power output of 960 kW, the 3250 has served the Portuguese rail network faithfully.

Refurbished by EMEF from 1998 to 2002, it continues to travel the tracks at a maximum speed of 90 km/h.

EMEF 3250 technical specifications

Value
Series3200
Built bySorefame, Alsthom · 1959–1979
RefurbishedEMEF 1998 - 2002 (13)
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output960 kW1,287 hp
Tractive effort105 kN23,605 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
Formation4 cars
Capacity2nd class 208 seats

Operators of the EMEF 3250

Railway companies that have operated the 3250, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trains of PortugalCP 3250Portugal

EMEF 3250 photos

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