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 ser...