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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi AEL

Built by Kawasaki, Hitachi

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Length
102.8 m
337 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1973
8 units

Overview of the Hitachi AEL

Discover the EFE AEL, a powerful EMU electric multiple unit designed for efficiency and speed.

Built by Kawasaki and Hitachi in 1973, this train boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a generous capacity of 356 seats.

Its impressive 102.8-meter length, formed by 4 cars (2M), makes it a significant presence on the rails.

Operating on a 1676 mm gauge and powered by 3 kV DC electric systems, the EFE AEL is a testament to robust engineering.

This notable locomotive served the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado in Chile.

Hitachi AEL technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Hitachi · 19738 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
Formation4 cars (2M)
Capacity356 seats
Train length102.8 m337 ft 3 in
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Operators of the Hitachi AEL

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

OperatorClassCountry
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del EstadoEFE AELChile

Hitachi AEL photos

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