| 253 037 with a container train. Class 253 are travelling under 3-kV catenaries at direct current. It has a power output of 5400 kW, with IGBT converters, Mitrac IGBT traction controls and a transmission module, for reaching a maximum speed of 140 kph / 87 mph. The 253 are set up for the Iberian gauge track, although it is possible to install bogies for UIC standard gauge. |