© trainspo.comSchindler ETR 470
Built by Fiat, Schindler
Overview of the Schindler ETR 470
Discover the ETR 470, a remarkable EMU train from Italy and Switzerland.
Built between 1994 and 1997 by Fiat and Schindler, this second-generation Pendolino train boasts a powerful 6000 kW output.
With a top speed of 200 km/h and a capacity of 475 seats spread across its 9-car formation, the ETR 470 offers efficient and comfortable travel.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, this impressive locomotive has served various railway operators, including Italian State Railways, Cisalpino AG, and Swiss Federal Railways.
Schindler ETR 470 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Pendolino Second Generation | |
| Family | Pendolino | |
| Built by | Fiat, Schindler · 1994–19979 units | |
| Top speed | 200 km/h124 mph | |
| Power output | 6,000 kW8,046 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 9 cars (6M3T) | |
| Capacity | 475 seats | |
| Train length | 236.6 m776 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 469 t1,033,967 lb |
Operators of the Schindler ETR 470
Railway companies that have operated the ETR 470, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Railways Organisation | OSE ETR 470 | Greece |
| Alstom Transportation | Alstom ETR 470 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS ETR 470 | Italy |
| Cisalpino AG | Cisalpino ETR 470 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB ETR 470 | Switzerland |
Schindler ETR 470 photos
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