Portuguese train type 592
Série 592, nicknamed Espanholas and Camelos, is a Spanish train type currently used in Portugal by Comboios de Portugal on the Minho, Douro and Oeste lines.[2][3]
| Série 592 | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Série 592 train at Régua station, 2013 | |
.jpg.webp) Interior | |
| Manufacturer | MACOSA and ATEINSA |
| Entered service | 1981 (Spain) 2011 (Portugal) |
| Number in service | 20[1] |
| Capacity | 196 (2nd class) |
| Operator(s) | RENFE Comboios de Portugal |
| Specifications | |
| Doors | Electric doors, 6 on each side |
| Maximum speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
| Transmission | Hydro-mechanical transmission |
| Train heating | Air conditioning |
| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic brake |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in) |
References
- Noronha, Alexandra (24 February 2017). "CP renova aluguer de automotoras com a Renfe". Jornal de Negócios (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "Railfaneurope". www.railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "A linha do Oeste e as automotoras 592". Gazeta das Caldas (in Portuguese). 24 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
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