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Electric multiple unit

Sorefame 3150

Built by Sorefame, Alsthom

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
960 kW
1,287 hp
Weight
118 t
260,145 lb
Track gauge
1,668 mm
Iberian gauge
Years built
1959
Axle arrangement
2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the Sorefame 3150

Discover the CP 3150 electric multiple unit, a resilient piece of railway heritage still in service for Trains of Portugal.

Built in 1959 by Sorefame and Alsthom, these trains have a rich history.

They boast a top speed of 90 km/h and can accommodate 156 passengers, ensuring a pleasant journey.

The 3-car formation, weighing 118 tons with a power output of 960 kW, is well-suited for the Portuguese rail network.

Between 1998 and 2002, the CP 3150 trains underwent refurbishment by EMEF, extending their operational life.

With an impressive tractive effort of 105 kN, these units reliably navigate their routes on the 1668 mm gauge tracks.

Sorefame 3150 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCP 3212
Built bySorefame, Alsthom · 1959
RefurbishedEMEF 1998 - 2002 (13)
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output960 kW1,287 hp
Tractive effort105 kN23,605 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation3 cars
Capacity156 seats
Weight118 t260,145 lb

Operators of the Sorefame 3150

Railway companies that have operated the 3150, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Trains of PortugalCP 3150Portugal

Sorefame 3150 photos

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