Fiat E444P

Built by Fiat

Top speed

180 km/h

112 mph

Power output

3,420 kW

4,586 hp

Weight

83 t

182,983 lb

Length

16.84 m

55 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1967–1968

4 units

Overview of the Fiat E444P

Discover the powerful E444P electric locomotive, a true icon of Italian railway engineering.

Built by Fiat between 1967 and 1968, this impressive machine boasts a substantial power output of 3420 kW and can reach a top speed of 180 km/h, making it a capable performer on the Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane).

With its UIC classification of Bo'Bo' and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the E444P is a testament to advanced electrical traction technology of its era.

Its robust dimensions, including a length of 16.84 meters, width of 3.02 meters, and height of 4.3 meters, highlight its solid construction.

Weighing 83 tonnes and operating on a 3 kV DC electrical system, the E444P delivers efficient and reliable service on electrified lines, embodying the enduring legacy of Italian railway innovation.

Fiat E444P technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E444
Built by	Fiat · 1967–19684 units
Top speed	180 km/h112 mph	112 mph
Power output	3,420 kW4,586 hp	4,586 hp
Tractive effort	175 kN39,342 lbf	39,342 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.84 m55 ft 3 in	55 ft 3 in
Width	3.02 m9 ft 11 in	9 ft 11 in
Height	4.3 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	83 t182,983 lb	182,983 lb