FS Class ETR 500

ETR.500 (mono-current)
ETR 500 (bi-current)
ETR 500 F (tri-current)
The ETR 500 "Frecciarossa" of the Italian Railways
ManufacturerAnsaldoBreda
Family nameElettro Treno Rapido 500
Operators
Specifications
Electric system(s)Overhead catenary,
3 kV DC, ETR.500 (mono)
+ 25 kV 50 Hz AC, ETR 500 (bi)
+ 1.5 kV, ETR 500 F (tri)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

ETR 500 (Elettro Treno Rapido 500) is a family of Italian high-speed trains built by AnsaldoBreda and introduced in 1993.

Designed under the aegis of the Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), it is now operated by Trenitalia on RFI tracks.

From 2018 to 2023, Mercitalia converted and used some ETR 500 trains for Mercitalia Fast high-speed freight train service.