FS Class ALe 582

ALe 582
ALe 582 in current livery at Bologna Centrale station.
Manufacturer	Mechanical part: Breda, Fiore, Stanga Electrical part: Marelli, Ansaldo, Firema
Number built	90
Operator(s)	Trenitalia, FNM
Specifications
Wheel diameter	860 mm (34 in)
Wheelbase	2,560 mm (101 in) (bogies)
Maximum speed	140 km/h (87 mph)
Transmission	30/75
Power supply	(?)
Electric system(s)	3000 V DC catenary
Current collection method	Pantograph
AAR wheel arrangement	Bo'Bo
Bogies	(?)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge

FS Class ALe 582 is an Italian Electric multiple unit which is suitible for Commuter and medium-distance rail lines, with power output at 3000 V DC, which collects power from a pantograph.

The project ALe 582-763 Le-Le-Le 884 562 was developed in the mid-eighties in order to replace old rolling stock used for commuter traffic and average distance of the secondary lines of Sicily and southern Italy.

Conceptually, it is an evolution of the previous project of the FS Class ALe 724 of which is the version with increased interior comfort with performance very similar and with which it is coupled to multiple command. The order of the first batch was made in mid-1984 and deliveries began in 1987 Six specimens were also purchased by the Ferrovie Nord Milano, who received them over in 1993, classified in Group E 750.

The contracts for the construction have been entrusted with regard to the mechanical part and the carriage at the Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie di Pistoia, Officine Fiore di Caserta, Officine Meccaniche Stanga and for the electrical part to Ercole Marelli, Ansaldo Transporti, Firema Trasporti.

The livery that was adopted was of trains and rolling stock MDVE to medium distances, with sidebands in Grey Orange and Red. Since the mid-nineties for these carriages has been gradually adopted the livery XMPR unified.

The trains are usually made with a tractor Ale 582, one or two towed at intermediate Le 763 and Le 884 and a tow pilot Le 562; or with a tractor and a towed pilot; the traction system is full chopper closely similar to that used for the ETR 450.

In 2014, 6 ALe 582 (in FNM version) were delivered to the Valtellina Railway (between Lecco and Tirano via Sondrio) and the trains are named as:

The interiors where redone and revisioned.

One of the most striking changes compared to ALe 724 is the front part is made according to the new specifications for safety reasons and polyester reinforced with fiberglass for easy installation and reduced maintenance. The interiors include two separate rooms, 1st class with three rows of seats very comfortable and form larger and 2nd class with four rows of seats for trucks, which are devoid of retreat situated on the other hand, towed, only 2nd class.