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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