SEPSA Class EN 300

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EN 300
X8.09 Bf Pozzuoli, RN 301 SEPSA.jpg
Manufacturer SOFER, Italtrafo
Constructed1977
Number built7 trainsets
(railcar + control car)
Fleet numbersEN 301–307 (railcars)
RN 301–307 (control cars)
Capacityevery car 74 seats
Operator(s) SEPSA
Line(s) served Circumflegrea, Cumana
Specifications
Train length101.32 m (332 ft 5 in)
Wheel diameter850 mm (33 in)
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Traction systemelectric
Electric system(s) 3 kV DC, overhead line
Current collector(s) Pantograph
UIC classification Bo′Bo′ + 2′2′
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The EN 300 are a series of EMUs built in 1977 for the Italian railway company SEPSA, used on the commuter railways Circumflegrea and Cumana.

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Description

Each trainset is composed by 2 cars: a railcar (EN 300) and a control car (RN 300).

The numbers are EN 301–307 for the railcars and RN 301–307 for the control cars.

History

The EN 300 were ordered in 1976 to renew the train sets of the SEPSA. They were delivered in 1977.

The EN 300 derivate from the ALe 803 of the Ferrovie dello Stato, but with less maximal speed and a shorter loading gauge.

They are used on the Circumflegrea and Cumana lines.

Bibliography

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