CP Class 2240 explained

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).^[1]

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,^[2] 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

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Manufacturers

• Body: Sorefame
• Electrical Equipment and Interior: Alstom
• Propulsion: Alstom
• Main Transformer: Pauwels
• Pantograph: Schunk
• Pneumatic Brakes: Knorr-Bremse
• CCTV System: Petards Group PLC

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)

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

• CONVEL
• Dead-man's handle
• Ground radio
• Black-box (speed recorder)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Série 2240 - Ficha Técnica. 2021-08-01. www.trainlogistic.com.
2. News: September 2018. 40 Anos de Políticas Ferroviárias em Portugal. 19. Trainspotter Magazine (97th Edition). Portugal Ferroviário.