© trainspo.comStadler M4C 500
Built by Stadler
Overview of the Stadler M4C 500
Explore the M4C 500, a modern Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that serves the Ferrovie della Calabria in Italy.
Built by Stadler between 2009 and 2010, this compact DMU is designed for operational efficiency.
It boasts a 950 mm gauge, a top speed of 80 km/h, and a length of 35.83 meters.
The M4C 500 features a unique Bo'2'+2'Bo' axle configuration, contributing to its stability and performance on the network.
Discover the robust engineering and contemporary design of this important Italian railway asset.
Stadler M4C 500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler · 2009–2010 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Track gauge | 950 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 1⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'+2'Bo' | |
| Train length | 35.83 m117 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.5 m8 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.88 m12 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 71 t156,528 lb |
Operators of the Stadler M4C 500
Railway companies that have operated the M4C 500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovie della Calabria | FC M4C 500 | Italy |
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