| System | |
| Operator | RENFE |
| opening date | 1999 |
| route length | 498 km (311 m) |
| maximum line speed | 220 km/h (135 mph) |
| Gauge | 1668 mm |
| Electrification | |
| Voltage | 3 kV |
| Current | dc |
| rolling stock | |
| Type | 'Alaris', development of fiat 'Pendolino' design |
| Builder | Fiat/Alstom |
| fleet total | 10 |
| build date | 1998/9 |
| electrical equipment | Fiat |
| trainset power | 1,960 kW |
| Seating | 160, plus one wheelchair space |
| special characteristics | |
| 1668mm variant of successful 'Pendolino' concept | |
| up to three trainsets capable of operating in multiple | |
| refurbished rolling stock on intermediate services | |
| progressive upgrading of existing lines for 220 km/h operation | |
| major programme of allied on-train service improvements | |
| major advertising aimed at business travellers | |
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