FEVE 3500 series

The FEVE 3500 series (formally since 2014 the Renfe Class 435) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Renfe Feve in Spain. The first units entered service in the Basque Country in 1977, these trains were later transferred to Euskotren, where they were known as the Euskotren 3500 series. Euskotren retired its last 3500 trains in 2013, but some units are still in service in Asturias.

FEVE 3500 series
Set 3502 in Bilbao-Atxuri, June 2004
In service1977–present
ManufacturerCAF, AEG
Built atBeasain, Spain
Constructed1977–1984
Entered service5 May 1978
Number built39
Formation2, 3 and 4 cars
Fleet numbers3501–3537
Capacity225 (76 seated) (2 cars)
Operators
  • FEVE (1978–2012)
  • Euskotren (1982–2013)
  • Renfe (2013–present)
Specifications
Car length15.24 m (50 ft 0 in)
Width2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)
Height3.475 m (11 ft 4.8 in)
Doors2 (per side and car)
Maximum speed80 km/h (49.7 mph)
Weight
  • 29,667 kg (65,405 lb) (Mc)
  • 20,347 kg (44,857 lb) (R)
  • 24,490 kg (53,990 lb) (Rc)
Traction motors4 × GEE-TA-6788H
Power output660 kW (885 hp)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classification
  • Bo'Bo'+2'2'
  • Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'
  • Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+2'2'
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
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