© trainspo.comOerlikon CPTM 5000
Built by Francorail, Cobrasma, MTE, BBC, Oerlikon
Overview of the Oerlikon CPTM 5000
Discover the CPTM 5000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) built between 1978 and 1980.
Manufactured by Francorail, Cobrasma, MTE, BBC, and Oerlikon, this locomotive is distinguished by its 6-car formation and 3 kV DC electric system.
Operating in Brazil for the São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company, the CPTM 5000 is a key element of the region's railway landscape.
Its 1600 mm track gauge ensures smooth and efficient connectivity throughout the network.
Explore Brazil's railway heritage with this high-performing and reliable machine.
Oerlikon CPTM 5000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Francorail, Cobrasma, MTE, BBC, Oerlikon · 1978–1980 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in | |
| Formation | 6 cars |
Operators of the Oerlikon CPTM 5000
Railway companies that have operated the CPTM 5000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company | CPTM 5000 | Brazil |
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