Automotora VIP
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Automotora VIP is a diesel-electric railbus[2] currently used for catenary maintenance by Infraestruturas de Portugal. It was created as a railbus for VIP services in 1992[2] by refurbishing CP 0301 at CP's Figueira da Foz workshops.[1]
ManufacturerAllan of Rotterdam (CP 0301)
Constructed1954 (CP 0301)
RefurbishedCP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992)
| Automotora VIP | |
|---|---|
![](#/media/File:IP_0301_"Allan_VIP"_(51158975350)_(cropped).jpg) Automotora VIP at Ponte de Sor, 2020 | |
| Manufacturer | Allan of Rotterdam (CP 0301) |
| Constructed | 1954 (CP 0301) |
| Entered service | 1992[1][2] |
| Refurbished | CP Figueira da Foz workshops (1992) |
| Number built | 1[1] |
| Number in service | 1[1] |
| Operator | Infraestruturas de Portugal |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph)[2] |
| Transmission | Electric[2] |
| HVAC | Air conditioning[1] |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) |