V250 (train)

Infobox Train
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name = V250


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InService = 2009 -

Manufacturer = AnsaldoBreda
Built = 1 (prototype, 19 ordered)

Operator = NS Hispeed
SNCB
LinesServed = HSL Zuid (intended)

CarBody = 200,900 mm
CarLength = 24,500 mm
CarWidth = 2,870 mm
CarHeight = 4,080 mm
platformheight = 2,160 mm
art-sections = 860 mm
doors = 900 mm

MaxSpeed = 250 km/h
Weight = 432 Tons
Capacity = 127 First Class
419 Second Class
Acceleration = 0.57 m/s2
Deceleration = 1 m/s
Power = 5,500 kW
Gauge = 1,435 mm (Standard Gauge)
Voltage = 25 kV AC
15 kV AC
3kV
1.5kV
SafetySystem = LZB
TVM
ERTMS/ETCS
BAcc/SCM

The V250, also know as Albatros or Dodo is a new high-speed train build by AnsaldoBreda and styled by Pininfarina, designed to operate on the newly build HSL-Zuid in the Netherlands. NS Hispeed will operate these trains on the internal shuttleservice between the cities along the line. The name is a reference to the top speed of the trains, 250 km/h. While this is slow compared to other high-speed trains, but significantly higher than the current top speed for Dutch trains, which have a top speed of 160 km/h.
The distinctive styling of the trains has sometimes been compared to a platypus.

Operation

The trains are multi current and can run on all major electrification systems in Europe, and are standard equiped with multiple train protection systems, allowing the trains to run in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. But for the time being, they will only see service as a shuttletrain between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Breda, Antwerp and Brussels, with no plans on running them into Germany.

Delivery problems

The trains were originally intended to be delivered in 2007, but by August 2008 only a single prototype has been delivered to a test track in the Czech Republic, which appears to be inoperable, and may not see testing before 2009. [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=23517278&postcount=405] However, in light of AnsaldoBreda's reputation, it is questionable if they will be delivered anytime soon.

References

ee also

HSL Zuid
High-speed rail in Europe

External links

[http://www.trenomania.org/fotogallery/thumbnails.php?album=1908 First photos]