| Key Data |
|---|
| Train operator | Renfe Operadora |
| Infrastructure | ADIF |
| Date inaugurated | April 1992 |
| Route length | Madrid-Seville - 470km; Madrid-Barcelona - 550km |
| Maximum line speed | 350km/h (220mph) |
| Gauge | 1,435mm |
| Power supply | 25kV ac overhead supply |
| Rolling Stock |
|---|
| AVE S-100 | Alstom (18) |
| AVE S-102 | Patentes Talgo/Bombardier Transportation (46 ordered) |
| AVE S-103 | Siemens Mobility (26 ordered) |
| Special Characteristics |
|---|
| | System at different gauge to main rail system |
| | Ambitious nationwide project to 2020 |
| | Inter-city journey times slashed |
| | 330km/h trains from several suppliers |
| | State-of-the-art signalling and control systems |
| | Connection with European high-speed network due in 2009 |
| Featured Suppliers |
|---|
| Alcatel - Train Control, Rail Signalling and Communication Solutions |
| ALSTOM - Bogies and Dispen Hydraulic Dampers |
| ALSTOM - ONIX™ Invisible Traction Systems and AGATE™ Electronic Systems |
| ALSTOM - Very High Speed, Intercity and Surburban Trains |
| Bentley Systems - Rail Design Software Solutions |
| BWG - Turnout Technology for High-Speed and Standard Railways, Urban Traffic and Heavy Haul Equipment |
| ContiTech Railway Engineering - Railway Suspension Systems |
| Edilon - Embedded Rail and Embedded Block Systems |
| Equal - Aluminium Air-Pressure Tanks, Water Vessels and Oil Tanks |
| Faiveley Transport - Passenger Access Products, Air Conditioning, High-Voltage Solutions and On-board Electronics |
| Federal Mogul Systems Protection - Sleeving Solutions |
| Focon Electronic Systems - Rail Passenger Information Systems |
| Getzner Werkstoffe - Vibration and Noise Protection Products for Railway Superstructures |
| IKUSI - Public Information, Entertainment and Security Systems |
| MEN Mikro Elektronik - Embedded Computer Systems for Rugged Environments |
| MTM Power - Power Supplies for Industrial and Railway Applications |
| Nexans - Cables for Rolling Stock, Signalling and Rail Infrastructure |
| Pandrol Rail Fastenings - Rail Fastening Systems |
| PINTSCH BAMAG - Level Crossing Technology, Point Heating Systems, Door Systems and Railway Vehicle Components |
| Saargummi - Vibration and Noise Reduction Systems / Foamed EPDM Elastomer |
| Schneller - Engineered Decorative Laminates for Rail Car Interiors |
| Siemens Transportation Systems - Signalling and Control Systems |
| Voith Turbo - Power Transmissions, Couplers and Retarders for Rail Vehicles |
| Weidmüller - Manufacturer of Components for Electrical Connection Technology |
