Automotora VIP
Automotora VIP is a diesel-electric railbus currently used for catenary maintenance by Infraestruturas de Portugal. It was created as a railbus for VIP services in 1992 by refurbishing CP 0301 at CP's Figueira da Foz workshops.[1]
| Automotora VIP | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg.webp) Automotora VIP at Ponte de Sor, 2020 | |
| Manufacturer | Allan of Rotterdam (CP 0301) |
| Constructed | 1954 (CP 0301) |
| Entered service | 1992[1] |
| Refurbished | CP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992) |
| Number built | 1[1] |
| Number in service | 1[1] |
| Operator(s) | Infraestruturas de Portugal |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) |
| Transmission | Electric |
| HVAC | Air conditioning[1] |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) |
References
- Brazão, Carlos (1992). "CP Automotor". Maquetren (in Spanish). Madrid: Resistor, S. A.
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