FS Class E412
The E.412 class (factory name 112E) is a batch of multi-role electric locomotives built for the mountain lines, particularly for the northern Italian lines of the Brenner pass. They are known as Brenner or Brennerlok locomotives. 28 units from both the groups have been acquired by Trenitalia, as part of a process of unifying the rail networks between Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. The locomotives are qualified for running on French rails, too, making the E.412s a potentially fit for service on most European lines except the high-speed rail lines.
They were initially produced by Adtranz (a consortium made up of ABB Trazione and AEG), but now are built by the Canadian company Bombardier.
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