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FS Class ETR 500

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ETR-500 (ElettroTreno 500) is the Italian high-speed train, introduced in 1993. Designed under the aegis of the Ferrovie dello Stato is now operated by Trenitalia on RFI tracks. Due to the fact that most of the italian high-speed network is under construction these trains often run at lower speeds than the 300km/h they were designed to run at.

Max speed: 300 km/h Train compostition: 2 engines, 11 cars Length: 327,60 m Mass (empty): 598.000 kg Mass (normal load): 645.000 kg Max power: 8800 kw

External link (in french): http://perso.wanadoo.fr/florent.brisou/Fiche%20ETR500.htm