© trainspo.comFirema FS ALe 642
Built by AnsaldoBreda, Firema, OMS
Overview of the Firema FS ALe 642
Discover the FS ALe 642, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for passenger service.
Built between 1991 and 1995 by AnsaldoBreda, Firema, and OMS, this Italian train operates on a 1435 mm gauge and is powered by 3 kV DC electric systems.
With a top speed of 140 km/h, the ALe 642 is a reliable and efficient choice for Italian State Railways. Its distinctive Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement ensures excellent performance on the tracks.
Firema FS ALe 642 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ALe 642 | |
| Built by | AnsaldoBreda, Firema, OMS · 1991–1995 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo |
Operators of the Firema FS ALe 642
Railway companies that have operated the FS ALe 642, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Italian State Railways | FS ALe 642 | Italy |
Firema FS ALe 642 photos
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