Automotora VIP

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Automotora VIP
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Automotora VIP at Ponte de Sor, 2020
Manufacturer Allan of Rotterdam (CP 0301)
Constructed1954 (CP 0301)
Entered service1992 [1]
RefurbishedCP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992)
Number built1 [1]
Number in service1 [1]
Operators Infraestruturas de Portugal
Specifications
Maximum speed100 kilometres per hour (62 mph)
TransmissionElectric
HVAC Air conditioning [1]
Track gauge 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in)

Automotora VIP is a diesel-electric railbus currently used for catenary maintenance by Infraestruturas de Portugal. It was created as a railbus for VIP services in 1992 by refurbishing CP 0301 at CP's Figueira da Foz workshops. [1]

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References

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