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Specifications - Swiss Tilting Trains Modernisation Programme, Switzerland

Key Data
Population (national)	7,523,934 (est. 2006)
System
Ownership	SBB/CFF/FFS (Swiss Federal Railways)
Infrastructure division	SBB Infra
Route length	2,973km (1,850 miles)
Gauge	1,435mm
Stations	824
Passengers carried/year	269 million (1994)
Staff	2,8350
Power supply	15kV a.c. overhead supply
ICN capacity	480: 125 (1st) ,332 (2nd) class, 23 (dining car)
Vehicles	7 (3x1st class; 4x2nd class)
Fleet size	44 units
Speed	200km/h (max) – 160km/h (service max)
Special Characteristics
	First tilting trains on regular Swiss timetabled trains
	Tilt system derived from successful 'Pendolino' design
	Introduction linked to track improvements
	Frequently operated in 2-car sets
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