ETR 470

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
*Train composition: 9 passenger cars, 6 motored
*Length: 236.60 m
*Mass (normal load): 798,000 kg
*Max power: 6,000 kW
*Max. tilting angle: 8°

ee also

*Treno Alta Velocità
*Trenitalia
*Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
*New Pendolino