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Electric multiple unit

Sorefame 2240

Built by Sorefame

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,281 kW
1,718 hp
Weight
136 t
299,828 lb
Length
70.5 m
231 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1970–1984

Overview of the Sorefame 2240

Explore the remarkable 2240 series electric multiple unit (EMU), a testament to Portuguese railway engineering. Built by Sorefame between 1970 and 1984, these trains are renowned for their enduring performance and reliability.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and seating for 264 passengers, the 2240 series is ideally suited for regional passenger transport. Its distinctive three-car formation and 1668 mm gauge are defining features of this class.

Boasting a powerful output of 1281 kW, the 2240 EMUs play a crucial role in Portugal's transportation network. Refurbished between 2003 and 2005, these locomotives continue to meet modern operational demands, showcasing a blend of historical significance and contemporary functionality.

Sorefame 2240 technical specifications

Value
Series2100
Built bySorefame · 1970–1984
RefurbishedEMEF 2003 - 2005 (57)
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,281 kW1,718 hp
Tractive effort117 kN26,303 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation3 cars
Capacity264 seats
Train length70.5 m231 ft 4 in
Width3.17 m10 ft 5 in
Weight136 t299,828 lb

Operators of the Sorefame 2240

Railway companies that have operated the 2240, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trains of PortugalCP 2240Portugal

Sorefame 2240 photos

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