© trainspo.comFiat ETR 470
Built by Fiat, Schindler
Overview of the Fiat ETR 470
Discover the ETR 470, a prominent member of the Pendolino family, specifically the second generation.
Built between 1994 and 1997, these impressive EMUs boast a 9-car formation (6M3T) and offer a capacity of 475 seats.
Capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, the ETR 470 operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes both 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and 3 kV DC electric systems, with a powerful output of 6000 kW.
This versatile locomotive has served various operators, including Alstom Transportation, Cisalpino AG, Italian State Railways (FS), Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE), and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), showcasing its international appeal.
Weighing 469 tonnes and spanning 236.6 meters in length, the ETR 470 represents a significant advancement in high-speed rail technology.
Fiat ETR 470 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Pendolino Second Generation | |
| Family | Pendolino | |
| Built by | Fiat, Schindler · 1994–19979 units | |
| Top speed | 200 km/h124 mph | |
| Power output | 6,000 kW8,046 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 9 cars (6M3T) | |
| Capacity | 475 seats | |
| Train length | 236.6 m776 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 469 t1,033,967 lb |
Operators of the Fiat ETR 470
Railway companies that have operated the ETR 470, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE ETR 470 | Greece |
| Alstom Transportation | Alstom ETR 470 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS ETR 470 | Italy |
| Cisalpino AG | Cisalpino ETR 470 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB ETR 470 | Switzerland |
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