Automotora VIP
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Automotora VIP | |
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Manufacturer | Allan of Rotterdam (CP 0301) |
Constructed | 1954 (CP 0301) |
Entered service | 1992[1][2] |
Refurbished | CP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992) |
Number built | 1[1] |
Number in service | 1[1] |
Operators | Infraestruturas de Portugal |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph)[2] |
Transmission | Electric[2] |
HVAC | Air conditioning[1] |
Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) |
Automotora VIP is a diesel-electric railbus[2] currently used for catenary maintenance by Infraestruturas de Portugal. It was created as a railbus for VIP services in 1992[2] by refurbishing CP 0301 at CP's Figueira da Foz workshops.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Brazão, Carlos (1992). "CP Automotor". Maquetren (in Spanish). Madrid: Resistor, S. A.
- ^ a b c d e Comboios de Portugal. "Frota Actual | Automotoras Diesel: Série: 0300 (0301 VIP)" [Current Fleet | Diesel Units: Class: 0300 (0301 VIP)] (in European Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2011-01-25.