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RENFE Class 592

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In service
  
1981-present

Constructed
  
1981-1984

Number under construction
  
70

Manufacturer
  
Macosa, Ateinsa

Entered service
  
1981

Formation
  
3-car trainsets

RENFE Class 592

The RENFE Class 592 is the name for a class of diesel multiple unit trains built by Macosa and Macosa for some RENFE Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain, as well as some other regional services in Spain and Portugal. The first units entered service in 1981. Class 592 trains' concept was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality.

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Cities and routes

Class 592 units operate in the following cities:

  • Murcia/Alicante
  • Valencia

    • Other services

    Class 592 units also operate in various regional rail services around Spain and parts of Portugal

    Accidents and incidents

  • On 9 September 2016, a class 593 unit was derailed at O Porriño. Four people were killed and 49 injured, seven seriously.

    • References

    RENFE Class 592 Wikipedia
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