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Electric multiple unit

Macosa 448

Built by CAF, Macosa, MTM, Ateinsa

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
1,160 kW
1,556 hp
Weight
151 t
332,898 lb
Length
78.53 m
257 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1987

Overview of the Macosa 448

Discover the RENFE 448, a Spanish Electric Multiple Unit built by CAF, Macosa, MTM, and Ateinsa starting in 1987.

This train, designed for Renfe Operadora, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a capacity of 212 seats.

With a length of 78.53 meters and a powerful 1160 kW electric system operating on 3 kV DC, it's a robust and efficient passenger transport solution on the 1668 mm Iberian gauge.

The 448 series is characterized by its 3-car formation, featuring a driving motor car and two trailers, contributing to its impressive performance and capacity for diverse routes.

Its imposing dimensions, including a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 4.18 meters, and a weight of 151 tons, highlight its substantial construction and capability.

Macosa 448 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCAF444
Built byCAF, Macosa, MTM, Ateinsa · 1987
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output1,160 kW1,556 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'
Formation3 cars (1M)
Capacity212 seats
Train length78.53 m257 ft 8 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.18 m13 ft 9 in
Weight151 t332,898 lb

Operators of the Macosa 448

Railway companies that have operated the 448, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 448Spain

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