© trainspo.comMafersa CPTM 1400
Built by Budd, Mafersa
Overview of the Mafersa CPTM 1400
Discover the CPTM 1400 series, a robust Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company in Brazil.
Built by Budd and Mafersa between 1976 and 1977, these trains are a testament to reliable public transportation infrastructure.
Operating on a 1600 mm gauge and powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, the CPTM 1400 class has been an integral part of the São Paulo rail network, facilitating daily commutes for millions.
Learn more about the history and specifications of this significant Brazilian locomotive class.
Mafersa CPTM 1400 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Budd, Mafersa · 1976–197717 units | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in |
Operators of the Mafersa CPTM 1400
Railway companies that have operated the CPTM 1400, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company | CPTM 1400 | Brazil |
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