ETR 470

ETR 470
An ETR 470 owned by Cisalpino.
Manufacturer	Fiat Ferroviaria (now Alstom)
Specifications
Train length	236.60 m (776.2 ft)
Maximum speed	200 km/h (124 mph)
Weight	798 t (785 long tons; 880 short tons) (normal load)
Power output	6,000 kW (8,000 hp) (maximum)
Power supply	Overhead catenary
Electric system(s)	3 kV DC & 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC
Current collection method	Pantograph
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard gauge

ETR 470 (ElettroTreno 470) is an Italian high-speed tilting Electric Multiple Unit introduced in 1993 and produced in 9 units for the ItaloSwiss firm Cisalpino. They were produced by Fiat Ferroviaria (now Alstom).

It is an updated version of the Pendolino ETR 460 adapted for services both under Italian electrified lines at 3 kV DC and Swiss/German ones at 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC. They are used for fast services between Italy and Switzerland.

Characteristics

• Max speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
• Train composition: 9 passenger cars, 6 motored
• Length: 236.60 m (776.2 ft)
• Mass (normal load): 798,000 kg (1,759,000 lb)
• Max power: 6,000 kW (8,000 hp)
• Max. tilting angle: 8°

See also

• New Pendolino
• Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
• Trenitalia
• Treno Alta Velocità
• List of high speed trains