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power heads, as it is the case of the Talgo 250, can be
equipped with the variable-gauge Talgo RD system
which allows the train to travel on tracks of different
gauge without interruption
The main technical features of the passenger cars are:
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Lightweight, short carbodies (13.14m long), based on
welded aluminum-alloy extrusions
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Mechanical resistance in accordance with UIC and
FRA standards
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2942mm wide
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Anti-overturn and anti-override systems
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Five panoramic windows on each side wall
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Air-conditioning units underneath the frame
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Easy access, without steps, from the side of the car
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Automatic interior and exterior doors
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Ergonomic, reclining and rotating seats, adjustable to
the direction of travel, with footrests
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Individual reading light and power outlet in every seat
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Personalised audio equipment with volume control
and channel selector (four audio channels and two
video channels)
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Video/TV screens
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One restroom in every car, with ecological toilets and
vacuum empty cleaning
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Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to inform
passengers about the location of the train throughout
the trip
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Liquid crystal displays with interactive information
for passengers
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Cars with special features for wheelchair-bound
passengers
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Bistro cars fully equipped to provide service
Conclusion
Thanks to the development of this train, Talgo has been able
to completely cover the high-speed needs that range from
220-250km/h with the Talgo 250 to 350km/h with the
Talgo 350.
This highly versatile and flexible train began
commercial operations in November 2007. Current orders
for the Talgo 250 add up to 45 trainsets. The first units of
Talgo 250 trains have already been delivered and the
delivery for the remaining units will follow thoughout 2008
and 2009. Renfe is providing high quality services in
intercity connections throughout the Spanish network by
using the 1435mm high-speed lines and the 1668mm
conventional lines indistinctively. Passengers in Spain
are the main beneficiaries of the Talgo 250 trains – journey
times have been considerably reduced, new intercity
connections are now offered, a high level of comfort and
safety has been achieved, new on-board services will be
provided and the existing infrastructure will be fully
optimised.
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