Thalys

Specifications - Thalys High-Speed Trains, Europe


System
OwnershipThalys International
Thalys partners (2007)62% SNCF; 28% SNCB; 10% DB
Date opened1998
Maximum line speed300km/h (188mph)
Gauge1,435mm
Electrification
Voltage25kV / 3,000V / 1,500V / 15kV
CurrentAC/DC
Rolling Stock
TypeTGV
BuilderAlstom
Fleet total27 units
Delivery date1997/98
Electrical EquipmentAlstom
Power 8,800kW
Weight385 tons
Capacity (1st/2nd Class)120/257
Special Characteristics
High frequency, high speed international operation 
High level of competitiveness with short-haul air routes 
TGV technology 
Multi-system operation 
All Thalys sets to be equipped with ETCS Level 2 by 2009 
HSL Zuid will reduce Amsterdam journey times further 
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