FS Class ETR 500
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ETR 500 (Elettro Treno Rapido 500) is a family of Italian high-speed trains built by AnsaldoBreda and introduced in 1993.
Quick Facts ETR.500 (mono-current)ETR 500 (bi-current) ETR 500 F (tri-current), Manufacturer ...
ETR.500 (mono-current) ETR 500 (bi-current) ETR 500 F (tri-current) | |
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Manufacturer | AnsaldoBreda |
Family name | Elettro Treno Rapido 500 |
Operators | Trenitalia (current) |
Specifications | |
Electric system(s) | Overhead catenary, 3 kV DC, ETR.500 (mono) + 25 kV 50 Hz AC, ETR 500 (bi) + 1.5 kV, ETR 500 F (tri) |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1ā2 in) standard gauge |
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Designed under the aegis of the Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), it is now operated by Trenitalia on RFI tracks.