Swiss Tilting Trains

Specifications - Swiss Tilting Trains Modernisation Programme, Switzerland


Key Data
Population (national)7,523,934 (est. 2006)
System
OwnershipSBB/CFF/FFS (Swiss Federal Railways)
Infrastructure divisionSBB Infra
Route length2,973km (1,850 miles)
Gauge1,435mm
Stations824
Passengers carried/year269 million (1994)
Staff2,8350
Power supply15kV a.c. overhead supply
ICN capacity480: 125 (1st) ,332 (2nd) class, 23 (dining car)
Vehicles7 (3x1st class; 4x2nd class)
Fleet size44 units
Speed200km/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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