Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program: Train System Review Report. Volume 4 - ETR401 (Italy)

摘要

A description of the physical dimensions and performance parameters of the Italian ETR401 passenger train is presented. Among them are schedule time, passenger comfort and safety, energy consumption, and development status. Modification necessary for North American operation is also described, as well as the special features such as tilting carbodies, lightweight construction, and body-mounted traction motors. A review of the anticipated performance of the Italian ETR401 on the Northeast Corridor is made. This performance is compared with the performance of existing rolling stock. Modifications to the ETR401 carbody and propulsion were estimated by the evaluators to meet the interchange requirements of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and to fit the Northeast Corridor voltage and station platform dimensions. Seating capacity of the ETR401 was increased from the existing four-car trainset to twelve cars to provide seating capacity compatible with the baseline train. The performance results are based on data supplied by Fiat who designed and built the train. Two trainsets are in passenger revenue service, one in Italy, the other in Spain.