CP Class 1930
| Industry | Railway manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Portugal |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives |
The Série 1930 represents a series of diesel-electric locomotives that were once part of the fleet operated by Portuguese Railways (CP). Although bearing a resemblance to the Série 1900, these units are distinguished by a superior maximum speed of 120 km/h. Manufactured in Portugal by Sorefame through a licensing agreement with Alstom, they began service in 1981. The final locomotive was retired following a malfunction in October 2018.
Initially, the Série 1930 was mainly assigned to passenger transport, taking over from the Série 1800 on high-speed routes connecting Barreiro and the Algarve. Their operational significance declined after the electrification of the principal railway line between Lisbon and Faro, with their duties subsequently limited to services extending as far as Évora.