CP Class 2240

Last updated
CP Class 2240 performing a Regional service at Castelo Branco station. Serie 2240 na Estacao Ferroviaria de Castelo Branco (30638777924).jpg
CP Class 2240 performing a Regional service at Castelo Branco station.

The CP 2240-class is an electric multiple unit used by the national train operator Comboios de Portugal. Each EMU features 3 cars, with the ends being driving trailers, and the middle being a power car (which houses the traction motors). [1]

Contents

The units were assembled between 2003 and 2005, [1] by Alstom, reusing the old Sorefame body shells belonging to the 2100, 2150 and 2200-class EMU's, to keep cost down and avoid fully scrapping old rolling stock. The bogies were custom-built with new Alstom traction motors, [2] and are in the 1668mm Iberian gauge.

They are able to operate in multiple configuration with up to 3 units, for a total of 9 passenger cars. [1]

Statistics Sheet

Two coupled 2240-class perform Regional 5402 from Guarda to Coimbra. CP 2262 + 2240 (49404430178).jpg
Two coupled 2240-class perform Regional 5402 from Guarda to Coimbra.

Source: [1]

Manufacturers

Engaged couplers of two CP 2240-class units. CP Serie 2240 Engates (26344815097).jpg
Engaged couplers of two CP 2240-class units.

Main Characteristics

Interior of a CP 2240 EMU, showing the 2+3 seating layout. Linha do Norte - CP Urbano.JPG
Interior of a CP 2240 EMU, showing the 2+3 seating layout.

Passenger Commodities

Safety Features

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Série 2240 - Ficha Técnica". www.trainlogistic.com. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  2. ↑ "40 Anos de Políticas Ferroviárias em Portugal". Trainspotter Magazine (97th Edition). Portugal Ferroviário. September 2018. p. 19.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.