CP Class 2240

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The CP 2240-class is an electric multiple unit used by the national train operator Comboios de Portugal. Each EMU features 3 cars, with the ends being driving trailers, and the middle being a power car (which houses the traction motors).{{Cite web|title=Série 2240 - Ficha Técnica|url=https://www.trainlogistic.com/pt/Comboios/Gabinete/fich_atm2240.htm|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.trainlogistic.com}}

The units were assembled between 2003 and 2005, by Alstom, reusing the old Sorefame body shells belonging to the 2100, 2150 and 2200-class EMU's, to keep cost down and avoid fully scrapping old rolling stock. The bogies were custom-built with new Alstom traction motors,{{Cite news|date=September 2018|title=40 Anos de Políticas Ferroviárias em Portugal|page=19|work=Trainspotter Magazine (97th Edition)|publisher=Portugal Ferroviário}} and are in the 1668mm Iberian gauge.

They are able to operate in multiple configuration with up to 3 units, for a total of 9 passenger cars.

Statistics Sheet

= Manufacturers =

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= Main Characteristics =

  • Top Speed: 120km/h (75mph)
  • Tare Weight: 135,7t
  • Bogies: 6 (2 per carriage)
  • End couplers: Automatic, Dellner
  • Intermediate couplers: Semi-permanent, Scharfenberg
  • Passenger Space: 264 seated, 163 standing
  • Seat Layout: 2+3 (except 2295, 2296 and 2297: 2+2)
  • Doors: Automatic single-leaf plug doors, centrally locked
  • Number of Doors: 5 per side (2 in each trailer car, 1 in the central power car)

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= Passenger Commodities =

  • Passenger Information System, which includes pre-recorded audio station announcements, dot-matrix displays that show exterior temperature, current time, next stop, and destination.
  • Air conditioning system.

= Safety Features =

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