Renfe Class 592

Renfe Class 592
Series 592 DMU with the Cercanías livery at San Vicente Centro, Alicante.
The interior of a 592 train.
In service1981–present
ManufacturerMacosa, Ateinsa
Constructed1981–1984
Entered service1981
Number built70
Number in service68
Formation3-car trainsets
Capacity228/200 seated
OperatorsRenfe
Comboios de Portugal
Specifications
Car length23,080 mm (75 ft 8.66 in) (motor)
22,620 mm (74 ft 2.55 in) (trailer)
Width2,860 mm (9 ft 4.60 in)
Height3,965 mm (13 ft 0.10 in)
Doors6 per car
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Weight130.4 t (128.3 long tons; 143.7 short tons)
Traction systemDiesel
Prime mover(s)MAN BTXUE 3256
MAN D2866 LUE 601
Traction motors4
Power output840 kW or 1,126.5 hp
TransmissionHydraulic
Auxiliaries140 kVA
Braking system(s)Pneumatic / Electropneumatic (592.2)
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) (Iberian gauge)

Renfe Class 592 is a class of diesel multiple unit trains built by Macosa and Ateinsa for some Renfe Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain, as well as various regional services in Spain and Portugal. The first units entered service in 1981. The class 592 was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality.

Services

Cities and routes

Class 592 units operate in the following cities:

Other services

Class 592 units also operate in various regional rail services around Spain and parts of Portugal

Accidents and incidents

  • On 9 September 2016, a class 592.0 unit was derailed at O Porriño. Four people were killed and 49 injured, seven seriously.

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