Treno ad alta frequentazione

ALe 426/506 TAF (acronym of Treno ad Alta Frequentazione) is an Italian Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) used mainly on commuter regional trains. Concept design has been made by Italian designer Pininfarina.

FS ALe 426/502
FNM E.760/761
A Trenitalia TAF
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAnsaldo, Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, ABB, Firema
Build date1996–2000
Total produced150
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARBo2+22+22+2Bo (EMU4)
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Width2,820 mm (9 ft 3 in)
Height4,300 mm (14 ft 1+14 in)
Electric system/s3000 V DC Overhead
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsThree phase asynchronous
Gear ratio20/101
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output3,640 kW (4,880 hp)
Tractive effort214 kN (48,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsTrenitalia, FNM, ONCF
First run1997
DispositionIn service
FS ALe 426/502
FNM E.760/761
Specifications
Train length103,970 mm (341 ft 1+14 in)
Weight273 t (269 long tons; 301 short tons)
Braking system(s)Oerlikon FV3E

Two different companies employ them: Trenitalia and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM). Some slightly modified version of the EMU have been purchased by Moroccan Railways in 2006.[1]

Description

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Each train is formed by fixed sections of four bi-level pieces: two motorized units (ALe 426/506) and two coaches between them (Le 736). Two sections can be coupled together, but by now it is not possible on Trenitalia units (on FNM ones is common practice).

The total capacity is of 469 seated and 372 standing passengers.

Specifications

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ALe 426/506 employs asynchronous three-phase traction motors feed by the 3000 V DC catenary. Motors are mounted on one bogie per motorized unit, for a total of two motorized bogies per section.

Operators

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Ferrovie Nord Milano

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ONCF

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The ONCF operates a fleet of 24 trains.[2]

 
ONCF TAF Z2M

References

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