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Specifications - Thalys High-Speed Trains, Europe

System
Ownership	Thalys International
Thalys partners (2007)	62% SNCF; 28% SNCB; 10% DB
Date opened	1998
Maximum line speed	300km/h (188mph)
Gauge	1,435mm
Electrification
Voltage	25kV / 3,000V / 1,500V / 15kV
Current	AC/DC
Rolling Stock
Type	TGV
Builder	Alstom
Fleet total	27 units
Delivery date	1997/98
Electrical Equipment	Alstom
Power	8,800kW
Weight	385 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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