Automotora VIP
Automotora VIP at Ponte de Sor, 2020
ManufacturerAllan of Rotterdam (CP 0301)
Constructed1954 (CP 0301)
Entered service1992[1]
RefurbishedCP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992)
Number built1[1]
Number in service1[1]
OperatorsInfraestruturas de Portugal
Specifications
Maximum speed100 kilometres per hour (62 mph)
TransmissionElectric
HVACAir conditioning[1]
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in)

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Brazão, Carlos (1992). "CP Automotor". Maquetren (in Spanish). Madrid: Resistor, S. A.


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