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Electric multiple unit

Firema ALe 88

Built by Firema

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1984–1994

Overview of the Firema ALe 88

Discover the ALe 88, a classic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Ferrovie Emilia Romagna (FER) in Italy.

Built by Firema between 1984 and 1994, this resilient locomotive operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and utilizes a 3 kV DC electric system.

With a respectable top speed of 120 km/h, the ALe 88 has been a reliable workhorse for regional rail transport.

Explore the history and performance of this notable Italian train, known for its enduring presence on the tracks.

Firema ALe 88 technical specifications

Value
Built byFirema · 1984–1994
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Firema ALe 88

Railway companies that have operated the ALe 88, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovie Emilia RomagnaFER ALe 88Italy

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