FS Class ETR 200
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The ETR 200 (for "Elettro Treno Rapido 200", in Italian meaning "Rapid Electric Train series 200") is an Italian electric multiple unit (EMU) introduced in 1936.
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ETR 200 | |
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In service | 1937–1993 (as ETR 220) |
Manufacturer | Società Italiana Ernesto Breda |
Refurbished | 1960, rebuilt to ETR 220 |
Number built | 18 trainsets |
Formation | Three-car trainset |
Capacity | ETR 201-206: 35 1st class, 69 2nd class ETR 207-218: 100 1st class |
Operators | Ferrovie dello Stato |
Specifications | |
Train length | 62.8 m (206 ft 1⁄2 in) |
Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
Weight | 116.8 t (115.0 long tons; 128.7 short tons) |
Power output | 1,050 kW (1,408 hp) |
Electric system(s) | 3000 V DC catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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On 20 July 1939 the ETR 200 number 12 obtained the world record average speed, between Bologna and Milan.[1]