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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