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Talgo 250
Inter-operability at the service of railway operators worldwide.
Train with automatic variable gauge system and dual voltage designed for travelling on conventional and High Speed tracks.
Maximum commercial speed 250 km/h (UIC gauge) 220 km/h (Spanish gauge).
Maximum acceleration on curves
1.2 m/s2
Traction units
2
Traction Electrical.
Electricity supply
25 kV, 50 Hz / 3 kV c.c.
Installed power
4800 kW c.a. / 4000 kW c.c.
Power generators
Two identical, independent generators.
Bogies Bo - Bo
Wheelbase 2.8 m
Power axles
8
Maximum weight per axle 18 t.
Front Aerodynamic, optimised for pressure waves and side winds.
Pneumatic braking
Two discs per axle.
Electric braking
Regenerating (2400 kW) and Rheostatic (2000 kW)
Length 20 m
Maximum width
2.96 m
Height 4 m
Operation direction
Two way (”push-pull”)
Operation Single train or in multiple configuration