ITIN E652

Built by ABB, Casertane, ITIN, Sofer

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

5,100 kW

6,839 hp

Weight

106 t

233,690 lb

Length

17.8 m

58 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1990–1996

170 units

Overview of the ITIN E652

Discover the powerful E652, a versatile electric locomotive designed for heavy freight and passenger service in Italy.

This robust machine, built by ABB and its partners between 1990 and 1996, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a substantial power output of 5100 kW, making it a workhorse on the Italian rail network.

With its 1435 mm standard gauge and impressive tractive effort of 293 kN, the E652 is an iconic symbol of Italian railway engineering.

Operated by Italian State Railways, Mercitalia Rail, and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, the E652 continues to be a vital part of modern rail transport.

ITIN E652 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E652
Built by	ABB, Casertane, ITIN, Sofer · 1990–1996170 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	5,100 kW6,839 hp	6,839 hp
Tractive effort	293 kN65,869 lbf	65,869 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'B'
Length	17.8 m58 ft 5 in	58 ft 5 in
Width	3 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Height	4.31 m14 ft 2 in	14 ft 2 in
Weight	106 t233,690 lb	233,690 lb