Portuguese train type 592

Série 592, nicknamed Espanholas and Camelos, is a Spanish train type currently used in Portugal by Comboios de Portugal on the Minho, Douro and Oeste lines.[2][3]

Série 592
Série 592 train at Régua station, 2013
Interior
ManufacturerMACOSA and ATEINSA
Entered service1981 (Spain)
2011 (Portugal)
Number in service20[1]
Capacity196 (2nd class)
Operator(s)RENFE
Comboios de Portugal
Specifications
DoorsElectric doors, 6 on each side
Maximum speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
TransmissionHydro-mechanical
Train heatingAir conditioning
Braking system(s)Electro-pneumatic
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in)

References
  1. Noronha, Alexandra (24 February 2017). "CP renova aluguer de automotoras com a Renfe". Jornal de Negócios (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  2. "Railfaneurope". www.railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  3. "A linha do Oeste e as automotoras 592". Gazeta das Caldas (in Portuguese). 24 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2019.


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