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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki AEL

Discover the EFE AEL EMUs, a significant part of Chilean railway history. Built by Kawasaki and Hitachi in 1973, these 4-car (2M) electric multiple units boast a top speed of 130 km/h.

Measuring 102.8 meters in length, the AEL trains offer a comfortable capacity of 356 seats. They are designed for a broad 1676 mm gauge and operate on 3 kV DC electric systems, showcasing robust engineering.

Serving the Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE) in Chile, these EMUs are a testament to reliable and efficient passenger transport. Learn more about the legacy of these remarkable locomotives.

Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki 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

Kawasaki AEL photos

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