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FS Class E.402

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FS Class E.402 is a family of Italian electric locomotives developed for Ferrovie dello Stato and introduced in the 1990s. The E.402A series was designed for fast passenger trains on Italy's 3,000-volt direct-current network, while later variants were used for both passenger and freight services. The class is associated with the modernization of Italian main-line electric traction and with the transition to newer locomotive designs on the national railway system.

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What is the difference between the FS Class E.402A and E.402B?

The E.402A was designed primarily for fast passenger service, while later E.402 variants broadened the family into passenger and freight roles. Both belong to the Italian FS locomotive family developed for the country's electrified railway network. [FS Class E.402 reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_E.402)

What electrical system does the FS Class E.402 use?

The class operates under Italy's 3,000-volt direct-current overhead system. That voltage was a defining part of the E.402A design for Italian main-line passenger service. [FS Class E.402 reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_E.402)

Which companies developed the FS Class E.402?

FS worked with Ansaldo Transporti on the mechanical side and TIBB on the electrical side. The project was developed in the early 1990s to combine fast passenger capability with the ability to haul heavier trains. [FS Class E.402 reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_E.402)

How fast was the FS Class E.402A designed to run?

The E.402A was intended for fast passenger trains and is commonly listed with a maximum speed of around 220 km/h. It was used on services such as InterCity and, in later operation, Frecciabianca. [FS Class E.402 reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_E.402)

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