Reggiane E444

Built by Fiat, Casaralta, Sofer, TIBB, Reggiane

Top speed

200 km/h

124 mph

Power output

4,272 kW

5,729 hp

Weight

83 t

182,983 lb

Length

16.84 m

55 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965–1975

117 units

Overview of the Reggiane E444

Discover the powerful E444 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the Italian railways.

Designed for high-speed operations, this Bo'Bo' locomotive boasts a top speed of 200 km/h, making it a significant part of Italy's rail infrastructure from 1965 to 1975.

Built by renowned manufacturers including Fiat, Casaralta, Sofer, TIBB, and Reggiane, the E444 features a robust construction with a length of 16.84 meters and a weight of 83 tons.

With an impressive power output of 4272 kW and a tractive effort of 201 kN, the E444 is capable of handling demanding routes and a variety of train types.

Its versatile electric systems, supporting both 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC, further highlight its adaptability and importance in the Italian State Railways' fleet.

Reggiane E444 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	E444
Built by	Fiat, Casaralta, Sofer, TIBB, Reggiane · 1965–1975117 units
Top speed	200 km/h124 mph	124 mph
Power output	4,272 kW5,729 hp	5,729 hp
Tractive effort	201 kN45,187 lbf	45,187 lbf
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC 3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.84 m55 ft 3 in	55 ft 3 in
Width	3.02 m9 ft 11 in	9 ft 11 in
Height	4.3 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	83 t182,983 lb	182,983 lb