Fertagus 3555 – Alstom/CAF


Double-deck electric multiple unit operated by Fertagus seen at the Setúbal station on the Sul line in December 2020. This double-deck electric multiple unit with fleet number 3555 ¹ is an Alstom/CAF build, included in a series of 30 units placed in service in 1998–99. CP operates 12 units, while Fertagus operates 18 units. These units are built under license in Spain by CAF, or Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles. With an overall length of 349.7 ft, the four-car consist can accommodate 460 seated passengers and 796 standees. Fed via two Schunk pantographs by 25 kV, 50 Hz, this double-deck electric multiple unit uses eight Alstom/Efacec 4 FXA 2858 B traction motors. Nominal output is 3475 kW (4725 hp). Wheelset arrangement is Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo'. Gauge is 5 ft 5 21⁄32 in. Top speed is 87 mph. This Alstom/CAF consist is used on commuter services.

Owned by the Grupo Barraqueiro, Fertagus is a rail operator providing commuter services on the 34 miles section between Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro) and Setúbal. This section is part of the 1354 miles ² rail system managed by Infraestruturas de Portugal. The CP/Fertagus 3500-series includes 30 Alstom/CAF double-deck electric multiple units divided between the two operators. CP operates 12 units, numbered 47 3519–47 3530 + 99 3519–99 3530 + 99 3569–99 3580 + 47 3569–47 3580, while Fertagus operates 18 units, numbered 47 3501–47 3518 + 99 3501–99 3518 + 99 3551–99 3568 + 47 3551–47 3568. CP operates its units on the Lisboa (Santa Apolónia)–Azambuja and Lisboa (Alcântara Terra)–Castanheira do Ribatejo services, while Fertagus operates its units on the Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro)–Coina and Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro)–Setúbal services. CP units are originally painted in a green and white scheme, eventually replaced by a red and white scheme. Fertagus units are painted in a blue and white scheme. Here, we find this Alstom/CAF consist laying over under a tentative winter sun. ●

Unidade múltipla eléctrica de dois pisos operada pela Fertagus vista na estação de Setúbal na linha do Sul em Dezembro de 2020. Esta unidade múltipla eléctrica de dois pisos com o número de frota 3555 ¹ é uma construção Alstom/CAF, incluída numa série de 30 unidades colocada em serviço em 1998–99. A CP opera 12 unidades, enquanto a Fertagus opera 18 unidades. Estas unidades são fabricadas sob licença em Espanha pela CAF, ou Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles. Com um comprimento total de 106,600 m, esta composição de quatro elementos pode acomodar 460 passageiros sentados e 796 de pé. Alimentada através de dois pantógrafos Schunk por 25 kV, 50 Hz, esta unidade múltipla eléctrica de dois pisos utiliza oito motores de tracção Alstom/Efacec 4 FXA 2858 B. A potência nominal é de 3475 kW (4725 hp). A disposição do rodado é Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo'. A bitola é de 1668 mm. A velocidade máxima é de 140 km/h. Esta composição Alstom/CAF é utilizada em serviços suburbanos.

Propriedade do Grupo Barraqueiro, a Fertagus é um operador ferroviário que disponibiliza serviços suburbanos no troço de 54 km entre Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro) e Setúbal. Este troço é parte do sistema ferroviário de 2179 km ² gerido pela Infraestruturas de Portugal. A série CP/Fertagus 3500 inclui 30 unidades múltiplas eléctricas de dois pisos Alstom/CAF divididas entre os dois operadores. A CP opera 12 unidades, numeradas 47 3519–47 3530 + 99 3519–99 3530 + 99 3569–99 3580 + 47 3569–47 3580, enquanto a Fertagus opera 18 unidades, numeradas 47 3501–47 3518 + 99 3501–99 3518 + 99 3551–99 3568 + 47 3551–47 3568. A CP opera as suas unidades nos serviços Lisboa (Santa Apolónia)–Azambuja e Lisboa (Alcântara Terra)–Castanheira do Ribatejo, enquanto a Fertagus opera as suas unidades nos serviços Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro)–Coina and Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro)–Setúbal. As unidades da CP são originalmente pintadas num esquema em verde e branco, eventualmente substituído por um esquema em vermelho e branco. As unidades Fertagus são pintadas num esquema em azul e branco. Aqui, encontramos esta composição Alstom/CAF efectuando uma pausa sob um hesitante sol de inverno. ●

¹ M+T+T+M  | 47 3505+99 3505+99 3555+47 3555
² 2018


Fertagus 

Fertagus is a rail operator providing commuter services on the 54 km (34 miles) section between Lisboa (Roma–Areeiro) and Setúbal. This section is part of the rail system managed by Infraestruturas de Portugal. ●

First five units in the series 

Fleet Number

Paint Scheme

In service

Built

47 3501+

99 3501+

99 3551+

47 3551

Double-deck electric multiple unit

Blue/White

1999

–

Alstom/CAF

–

47 3502+

99 3502+

99 3552+

47 3552

 

Blue/White

1999

–

Alstom/CAF

–

47 3503+

99 3503+

99 3553+

47 3553

 

Blue/White

1999

–

Alstom/CAF

–

47 3504+

99 3504+

99 3554+

47 3554

 

Blue/White

1999

–

Alstom/CAF

–

47 3505+

99 3505+

99 3555+

47 3555

 

Blue/White

1999

–

Alstom/CAF

–





● References

Wikipedia | "CP – Comboios de Portugal" pt-pt
Wikipedia | "Fertagus"
Wikipedia | "Fertagus" pt-pt
Wikipedia | "CP 3500"
Wikipedia | "Alstom" 
Wikipedia | "Alstom" pt
Wikipedia | "CAF" 
Wikipedia | "CAF" pt

1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp)

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