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Amtrak Acela Express
Several high-speed trains from Europe have been tested to speed up passenger traffic on the Northeast Corridor. The order eventually went to Bombardier and Alstom. The trains took over parts of the structure and the t...
| Amtrak Acela ExpressRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1998-2001 |
| Manufacturers | Bombardier;Alstom |
| Wheel arrangement | TZ8-32-8 tk |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 202305 mm |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 241 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Amtrak Acela Express Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1998-2001 |
| Manufacturers | Bombardier, Alstom |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Amtrak Acela Express Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 202.31 m |
| Empty mass | 565.2 t |
| Adhesion mass | 185.1 t |
| Axle load | 23.1 t |
Power
| Property | Amtrak Acela Express Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Continuous power | 9,200 kW (12,509 PS) |
| Top speed | 241 km/h |
| Starting effort | 439.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Amtrak Acela Express Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.13 |
