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Electric multiple unit

Macosa RENFE 440

Built by CAF, Macosa

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,160 kW
1,556 hp
Weight
150 t
330,693 lb
Length
80.16 m
263 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1974–1985

Overview of the Macosa RENFE 440

Discover the robust RENFE 440 electric multiple unit, a stalwart of Spanish railways.

Built by CAF and Macosa between 1974 and 1985, these trains are engineered for efficiency, reaching a top speed of 140 km/h. Their reliable and versatile nature makes them a common sight across various routes.

The RENFE 440 is characterized by its distinctive three-car formation and operates on a 1668 mm gauge. With a powerful 1160 kW output, it ensures smooth and pleasant journeys for passengers, solidifying its importance in the Spanish rail network.

This notable series also saw service internationally, operating in Chile as the EFE UT440, highlighting its broader appeal and dependable performance.

Macosa RENFE 440 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCAF440
Built byCAF, Macosa · 1974–1985
Top speed140 km/h87 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)
Train length80.16 m263 ft 0 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height4.26 m14 ft 0 in
Weight150 t330,693 lb

Operators of the Macosa RENFE 440

Railway companies that have operated the RENFE 440, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del EstadoEFE UT440Chile
Alsa RailAlsa 440Spain
Renfe OperadoraRENFE 440Spain

Macosa RENFE 440 photos

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