The document summarizes the specifications of two types of low-floor articulated electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, GTW 2/6 and GTW 2/8, delivered by Stadler Rail between 2003 and 2007 for THURBO, the operator of regional rail services in eastern Switzerland. Key details include the 80 total railcars delivered, air conditioning, accessibility features, and capacities of up to 146 passengers for the GTW 2/8 model. In 2008, central carriages were added to some GTW trains to increase capacity and operational flexibility.
The document summarizes the specifications of two types of low-floor articulated electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, GTW 2/6 and GTW 2/8, delivered by Stadler Rail between 2003 and 2007 for THURBO, the operator of regional rail services in eastern Switzerland. Key details include the 80 total railcars delivered, air conditioning, accessibility features, and capacities of up to 146 passengers for the GTW 2/8 model. In 2008, central carriages were added to some GTW trains to increase capacity and operational flexibility.
The document summarizes the specifications of two types of low-floor articulated electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, GTW 2/6 and GTW 2/8, delivered by Stadler Rail between 2003 and 2007 for THURBO, the operator of regional rail services in eastern Switzerland. Key details include the 80 total railcars delivered, air conditioning, accessibility features, and capacities of up to 146 passengers for the GTW 2/8 model. In 2008, central carriages were added to some GTW trains to increase capacity and operational flexibility.
The document summarizes the specifications of two types of low-floor articulated electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, GTW 2/6 and GTW 2/8, delivered by Stadler Rail between 2003 and 2007 for THURBO, the operator of regional rail services in eastern Switzerland. Key details include the 80 total railcars delivered, air conditioning, accessibility features, and capacities of up to 146 passengers for the GTW 2/8 model. In 2008, central carriages were added to some GTW trains to increase capacity and operational flexibility.
THURBO, a subsidiary of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and the Can-
ton of Thurgau, has been operating the regional train service in Eastern
Switzerland since December 2002. The regional railway makes use of
modern and comfortable vehicles. The GTWs that are deployed are low-
floor, air-conditioned and disabled-friendly in their design. The interior
appears generous and well arranged, while the large windows provide Stadler Bussnang AG Ernst-Stadler-Strasse 4 views similar to those in a panorama carriage. Stadler delivered a total of CH-9565 Bussnang, Switzerland Phone +41 (0)71 626 20 20 80 articulated railcars between 2003 and 2007. In the year 2008, a central Fax +41 (0)71 626 20 21 [email protected] carriage will be added to 10 two-part GTWs in order to increase the A Company of Stadler Rail Group capacity and operational flexibility of the fleet. Ernst-Stadler-Strasse 1 CH-9565 Bussnang, Switzerland Phone +41 (0)71 626 21 20 Fax +41 (0)71 626 21 28 [email protected]
www.stadlerrail.com GTW 2/6
GTW 2/8
Technical features Vehicle Data GTW 2/6 GTW 2/8
• Spacious multipurpose area in entrance sections Customer THURBO THURBO
• Large panorama windows for a bright, attractive interior Lines operated Regional traffic in " eastern Switzerland " • Air-conditioned passenger and driver compartments Gauge 1435 mm " • Vacuum toilet system Supply voltage 15 kV, 16.7 Hz " • Air-suspended power and trailer bogies Designation RABe 526 701–708 RABe • Ergonomically designed driver‘s cab RABe 526 719–751 526 752–790 Axle arrangement 2’Bo 2’ 2’Bo2’2’ • Glass fibre reinforced front section with automatic coupling Number of vehicles 41 39 • Extruded aluminium superstructure Service start 2003 2005 • R edundant traction chain with water-cooled IGBT power Seating capacity (1 class) st 16 16 converters Seating capacity (2nd class) 90 146 • V ehicle control system with train bus and diagnosticscomputer Standing capacity (4 pers./m²) 110 168 (CAN open bus) Floor height • Multiple traction up to four vehicles Low floor 585 mm " High floor 1000 mm " Door width 1320 mm " Longitudinal strength 1500 kN " Overall length 39400 mm 54 447 mm Vehicle width 3000 mm " Vehicle height 3850 mm " Tare weight 63 t 82 t Bogie wheelbase Power unit 2100 mm " Trailer unit 2100 mm " Powered wheel diameter (new) 860 mm " Trailer wheel diameter (new) 750 mm " Continuous power at wheel 700 kW " Maximum power at wheel 1100 kW " Starting tractive power 80 kN " Maximum speed 140 kph "
