High Speed – Talgo 250 Trainset with Series VII cars
The service capacity is dependant upon the number and type of passenger coaches used within the trainset.
The Talgo 250 is a product defined as a lightweight push-pull train with the Talgo Series VII cars. One electric traction unit (3000VDC or 25000 VAC) at each end of the consist. The trainset is capable of running at 187 mph (250 kmh) and with the flexibility to run on conventional track or high speed dedicated lines, on both broad and standard gauge.
The Talgo 250 offers inter-operability at the service of railway operators worldwide as it has an automatic variable gauge system and dual voltage designed for travelling on different track gauges.
A standard consist includes two Talgo 250 Traction Units and up to 11 passenger cars. The quantity and specific type of cars are dependant upon customer service needs.
As of the first quarter of 2009, there are 36 Talgo 250 Train sets (468 cars (including the Power Heads)). The Talgo 250 trains are currently used in Europe.
Passenger Car Features - Talgo Series VII Passenger Coaches
The wide range of Talgo Pendular coaches allows a variety of combinations to suite the specific needs of any commercial service.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced weight for energy savings
- Independent wheels for increased stability and reduced wheel and track wear
- Natural tilting for increased comfort and speed on curves
- Easy maintenance
- Versatile and reliable train designed to optimize passenger rail transportation
These cars can become an independent train or be integrated with power units to become a Talgo 250 or Talgo 350 trainset
Design Features
- Lightweight, short carbodies (43.1’ (13.14 m) long), based on welded aluminum-alloy extrusions; very low weight per seat.
- Airtight and pressurized carbodies for tunnels and crossings for speeds greater than 150 mph.
- Mechanical resistance in accordance with FRA and UIC standards.
- Anti-overturn, anti-override and anti-telescoping systems.
- Articulated .
- Very low center of gravity which improves stability on travel.
- Permanently steered rolling assembly axles that keeps the wheels parallel to the track on both straight and curved stretches that essentially removes hunting.
- Rolling assembly with single axles including independent wheels between cars.
- Talgo Pendular suspension, pneumatic type with natural carbody tilting.
- Pneumatic brakes over two discs per wheel (with an additional disc for speeds of 220 mph); anti-locking brake system (ABS).
- Intelligent computerized system for continuous control of on-board systems.
- Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to inform passengers about the location of the train throughout the trip.
Passenger Features
| Accessibility |
Cars with special features for wheelchair-bound passengers (ADA compliant); easy access from the side of the car |
| Air Conditioned Units |
Located under frame. In Club Class, a personal controlled nozzle per seat |
| Audio / Video |
Individual audio receiver. Volume control and channel selector (four audio channels and two video channels)
Music service with individual and/or available for the entire car
Video / TV Screens between the Aisles on the ceiling
LCD Screens in vestibules with interactive information for passengers |
| Communication |
In Club Class, individual video screens with three channel selections System informing passengers of locations with GPS unit for continuous assessment of train location |
| Doors |
Automatically activated exterior access and inner inter-connecting doors |
| Electricity / Power |
Electrical outlets at all seats for laptop computer connections or other electrical appliances |
| Internet |
Available via request |
| Media Rack |
Newspaper and Magazine rack for passenger |
| Restroom |
One restroom in every car, with eco-friendly toilets and vacuum-empty cleaning
Complete space designed with the maximum quality in the details and accessories necessary for passengers’ personal hygiene. Feeling of space in a small area, where each detail has its practical, convenient and ideal place, for the use of passengers, as in a conventional restroom. |
| Seats |
Very comfortable and ergonomic
Reclining and rotating seats that can be adjusted to direction of travel. Equipped with footrests.
Individual Folding Tables
Club Class has Leather seats; First Class and Coach have cloth seats
Individual reading lights with controls on armrests. Power outlets for laptop computers or mobile telephones. |
| Storage |
Spacious Luggage rack compartments and baggage racks above the windows
Storage area for heavy or large luggage |
| Wastes |
Waste and Recycle containers |
| Windows |
Five large panoramic windows on either side of passenger coaches |
Technical Specifications - Talgo 250 Traction Unit
Power Supply
25 kV, 50 Hz/3 kV c.c.
Power Installed
2400 kW c.a./2000 kW c.c.
Power Equipment
Two Identical and Independent
Wheelbase
9.2 feet (2.8 m)
Front Design
Aerodynamic. Optimized for pressure waves and lateral winds
Pneumatic Brake Equipment
Two disc brakes per axle
Electric Brake Equipment
Regenerative (2400 kW) and rheostatic (2000 kW)
Maximum Width
9.7 feet (2.96 m)
Maximum Commercial Speed
155 mp/h (250 km/h)
Maximum Lateral Acceleration in Curve
1.2 m/s2
Maximum Cant Deficiency
7.2 inches
Track Gauge
56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Maximum Passenger Cars
11
Maximum Number of Axles per Train
20
Maximum Axle Weight
18 Tons
Maximum Train Length
600 feet (183 m)
Type of Operation
Single Trainset or Multiple Mode
Sense of Travel
Push – Pull (Bi-directional)
Braking
- Pneumatic over four disc per wheel. Anti-lock brake system
Car bodies-
Lightweight. Low weight per seat.
- Pressurized for tunnels and crossings for speeds greater than 150 mph.
- Reduced weight for energy savings
- Lightweight, short cardbodies (43.1’ (13.14 m) long) based on welded aluminum alloy extrusions