© trainspo.comHitachi Vivalto control car
Built by AnsaldoBreda, Corifer, Hitachi
Overview of the Hitachi Vivalto control car
Discover the Vivalto control car, a key component in Italian railway operations.
This modern control car, built by AnsaldoBreda, Corifer, and Hitachi between 2005 and 2008, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a capacity for 88 passengers.
Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Vivalto control car measures 26.06 meters in length, 2.73 meters in width, and 4.3 meters in height, with a weight of 50 tonnes.
It has served various operators in Italy, including Ferrovie Emilia Romagna, Italian State Railways, and Trenitalia-LeNord, enhancing regional and intercity train services.
Hitachi Vivalto control car technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AnsaldoBreda, Corifer, Hitachi · 2005–200890 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 88 seats | |
| Length | 26.06 m85 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.73 m8 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.3 m14 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 50 t110,231 lb |
Operators of the Hitachi Vivalto control car
Railway companies that have operated the Vivalto control car, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovie Emilia Romagna | FER npBH 50 83 26-78 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS npBH 50 83 26-78 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS npBH 50 83 86-78 | Italy |
| Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA | TFT npBH 50 83 86-78 | Italy |
| Trenitalia-LeNord | Trenord npBH 50 83 26-78 | Italy |
Hitachi Vivalto control car photos
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