Alaris Tilting Trains

Specifications - Alaris Tilting Trains High-Speed Railway, Spain


System
OperatorRENFE
opening date1999
route length498 km (311 m)
maximum line speed220 km/h (135 mph)
Gauge1668 mm
Electrification
Voltage3 kV
Currentdc
rolling stock
Type'Alaris', development of fiat 'Pendolino' design
BuilderFiat/Alstom
fleet total10
build date1998/9
electrical equipmentFiat
trainset power1,960 kW
Seating160, 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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