Bombardier has delivered a new E464 locomotive to Italian operator Trenitalia from its manufacturing site in Vado Ligure.
Italy now has 688 E464 locomotives operating across 14 regions, including Tuscany, Lombardy and Lazio, making it the largest single vehicle-type fleet in Europe.
Despite its popularity, Bombardier and Trenitalia are working together to develop the high-speed Frecciarossa 1000 as a replacement for the E464.
The Frecciarossa, which will soon begin dynamic testing in Italy, is expected to be capable of reaching speeds of 360km/h.
Luigi Corradi, general manager of Bombardier’s Vado Ligure site, said: “Our highly-committed employees have worked together very closely since the earliest stages of product development through our innovative manufacturing process in Vado Ligure.
“The E464 locomotive today stands as the confirmed highest performer among all of Trenitalia’s fleets.”
