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Electric locomotive

Firema E403

Built by AnsaldoBreda, Firema

Top speed
180 km/h
112 mph
Weight
86 t
189,597 lb
Length
19.9 m
65 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2006–2008
24 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Firema E403

Explore the powerful E403 electric locomotive, an impressive series from AnsaldoBreda and Firema.

These locomotives for the Italian State Railways (FS) are known for their impressive speed of up to 180 km/h and feature a 1435 mm gauge.

With a length of 19.9 meters and a weight of 86 tons, the E403 is a versatile and reliable choice for rail transport.

It is designed for various electrical systems, including 25 kV AC, 3 kV DC, and 15 kV AC, and offers an impressive tractive effort of 315 kN.

Experience the efficiency and power of the E403 electric locomotive.

Firema E403 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE402
Built byAnsaldoBreda, Firema · 2006–200824 units
Top speed180 km/h112 mph
Tractive effort315 kN70,815 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz (5600 kW)
  • 3 kV DC (5600 kW)
  • 1.5 kV DC (2800 kW)
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (5600 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.9 m65 ft 3 in
Width3.01 m9 ft 11 in
Height4.28 m14 ft 1 in
Weight86 t189,597 lb

Operators of the Firema E403

Railway companies that have operated the E403, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Italian State RailwaysFS E403Italy

Firema E403 photos

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