© trainspo.comMacosa 448
Built by CAF, Macosa, MTM, Ateinsa
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | CAF444 | |
| Built by | CAF, Macosa, MTM, Ateinsa · 1987 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 1,160 kW1,556 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 3 cars (1M) | |
| Capacity | 212 seats | |
| Train length | 78.53 m257 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4.18 m13 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 151 t332,898 lb |
Operators of the Macosa 448
Railway companies that have operated the 448, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Renfe Operadora | RENFE 448 | Spain |
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