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Electric Multiple Units for Medium and Long Distances[Inhalt]
Alstom Coradia Continental
Germany | 2008
more than 218 produced
Agilis 440 608 as RB51 Plattling-Neumarkt
Agilis 440 608 as RB51 Plattling-Neumarkt
Steffen Werzinger

The second production vehicle from the LIREX family is the Coradia Continental, which was developed directly from the Coradia Nordic and is intended for use in Central Europe. Like the predecessor, these trains are also built in Salzgitter in the former Linke-Hoffmann-Busch works. These trains can be recognized visually by the straight side walls, which were necessary due to the narrower loading gauge in Central Europe compared to Sweden. The end cars were initially available in two different lengths, with the longer version having an additional crumple zone. This original head shape earned the trains the nickname “Pug Face”. Since the new crash standards came into force, a head shape with a different design has been manufactured and the trains have since been classified as the class 1440.

As with the predecessors, almost all of the propulsion technology, apart from the traction motors, is on the roof. While the transformers and power converters can be found on the end cars, the pantographs and various auxiliary units are on the intermediate cars. Three-, four- and five-car trains are available, in which three or four bogies are powered with 250 kW continuous power per axle. In the four-car classes 440.0 and 440.1, four of the five bogies are powered, and in the five-car 440.2, four of the six bogies are powered. The classes 440.3 and 440.4 are available as three-car sets, in which three and all of the four bogies are powered, respectively. The same applies to the variants of the class 1440, except that there is no 1440.4.

Class 1440.0 of line S4 of the Nuremberg S-Bahn in July 2020
Class 1440.0 of line S4 of the Nuremberg S-Bahn in July 2020
Zug Videos Bilder

As with many modern new acquisitions, there were many teething problems, software problems and delivery delays in the early stages. Up until 2017, the Coradia Continental was conspicuous by excessive signs of wear affecting the traction motors and wheelsets. A total of 380 trains had been ordered by mid-2020, most of them from DB Regio. There they are used in the S-Bahn networks of Rhine-Ruhr, Nuremberg and in Breisgau, as well as in various other regions as regional express or regional trains. Other operators are NordWestBahn, agilis, Metronom, Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen and Hessische Landesbahn.

Variant440.0 and 440.1440.2440.3440.4
General
Builtsince 2008
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle configB-B-2-B-B B-B-2-2-B-B B-2-B-B B-B-B-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats240293200188
Dimensions and Weights
Length232 ft 7 5/16 in286 ft 5 in178 ft 9 11/16 in189 ft 7 9/16 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 10 5/16 in
Empty weight308,647 lbs370,376 lbs246,917 lbs262,350 lbs
Service weight388,013 lbs302,033 lbs317,465 lbs
Boiler
Variant440.0 and 440.1440.2440.3440.4
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Hourly power3,862 hp (2,880 kW)2,897 hp (2,160 kW)3,862 hp (2,880 kW)
Continuous power2,682 hp (2,000 kW)2,012 hp (1,500 kW)2,682 hp (2,000 kW)
Top speed99 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
local
regional
Alstom Coradia
last changed: 05/2022
Alstom Coradia Duplex
French State Railway Z 24500 and Z 26500
France | 2004
233 produced
Two three-car Z 24500 in June 2020 at Chambéry
Two three-car Z 24500 in June 2020 at Chambéry
Florian Pépellin / CC-BY-SA 4.0
Variantthree-carfour-carfive-car
General
Built2004-2010
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle configB-2+2-B+2-B B-2+B-2+2-B+2-B B-2+B-2+2-B+2-B+2-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats339450570
Dimensions and Weights
Length266 ft 0 15/16 in352 ft 8 5/16 in439 ft 3 5/8 in
Wheelbase65 ft 7 3/8 in
Empty weight418,878 lbs573,201 lbs683,432 lbs
Boiler
Variantthree-carfour-carfive-car
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V
Continuous power3,420 hp (2,550 kW)4,559 hp (3,400 kW)5,699 hp (4,250 kW)
Top speed99 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
twin deck
multi-system
Alstom Coradia
Alstom Coradia Juniper
Great Britain | 1998
MPV just after delivery in October 2016 at Adelaide Depot
MPV just after delivery in October 2016 at Adelaide Depot
Hugh Llewelyn
Variantclass 334class 458class 458/5class 460
General
Built1998-20021999-2001
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle config2-B+2-2+B-2 2-B+2-B+2-2+B-2 2-B+2-B+2-2+2-2+B-2 2-B+2-2+2-2+B-2+2-B+2-2+B-2+B-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats183270342
Dimensions and Weights
Length205 ft 3 in268 ft 8 in334 ft 1 in522 ft 8 in
Empty weight274,916 lbs362,219 lbs451,947 lbs704,156 lbs
Boiler
Variantclass 334class 458class 458/5class 460
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - ACelectric - DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz750 V
Top speed90 mph100 mph75 mph100 mph
Engine output1,448 hp (1,080 kW)2,172 hp (1,620 kW)3,621 hp (2,700 kW)
Calculated Values
EMU
local
regional
third rail
Alstom Coradia
Alstom Coradia Nordic
Sweden | 2005
280 produced
Two SL X60 in Stockholm
Two SL X60 in Stockholm
Hugh Llewelyn

For use in the colder regions of Europe, Alstom developed the Coradia Nordic multiple unit, which has so far only been used in Sweden under the designations X60, X61 and X62. They are the first production vehicles in the LIREX family and formed the basis for the Coradia Continental, which is being used in Germany as class 440. Both are manufactured in Salzgitter.

The X60 is the basic model that was ordered for the Pendeltåg of Storstockholms Lokaltrafik to replace the old X1 and X10 series trains. A trainset consists of six cars, each two of which are supported on a common Jakobs bogie. Of the seven bogies, six are powered with an output of 250 kW per axle, resulting in a total of 3,000 kW. As with the LIREX, almost the entire power train is located on the roof, except for the traction motors. In the SL, two trains are usually coupled together, resulting in a total of 748 seats and 1,130 standing places. After 71 trains of the first series, the SL procured 12 more as X60A in 2012 and 46 more as X60B in 2016. While the X60A doesn't have any significant differences, the X60B has countless small improvements and the new European train management system ERMTS.

For regional traffic, other operators ordered a total of 151 X61 and X62, each consisting of four cars. The largest part is used by Skånetrafiken, where 99 X61 replaced the former 49 X11 and are providing additional services. The interior of the vehicles is generally somewhat more generous and they are powered on four of the five bogies, which results in 2,000 kW. 18 additional X61 are operated by Östgötatrafiken and 22 by Västtrafik. The X62 are used in 12 examples at Norrtåg in northern regions of Sweden. The different designation can be explained by the top speed set at 180 km/h and the bistro compartment, which cannot be found on the other trains.

VariantX60X61X62
General
Built2005-2017
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle configB-B-B-B-2-B-B B-B-2-B-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats374234
Dimensions and Weights
Length351 ft 4 9/16 in243 ft 9 3/16 in
Service weight454,152 lbs341,716 lbs
Boiler
VariantX60X61X62
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Continuous power4,023 hp (3,000 kW)2,682 hp (2,000 kW)
Top speed99 mph112 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
Alstom Coradia
last changed: 06/2024
Alstom Coradia Stream
Netherlands | 2017
more than 150 produced
Italian ETR on the Velim railway test circuit
Italian ETR on the Velim railway test circuit
Plutowiki
The first Dutch five-car set at the Alstom factory in Chorzów, Poland
The first Dutch five-car set at the Alstom factory in Chorzów, Poland
Petr Štefek
VariantNS ICNG-VNS ICNG-VIIIFS ETR 103FS ETR 104
General
Builtsince 2018since 2017
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle configB-2-2-B+2-2-B B-2-2-2-B+B-2-2-2-B B-2-2-B B-2-2-2-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats256417239321
Dimensions and Weights
Length360 ft 10 11/16 in541 ft 4 1/16 in215 ft 6 5/8 in276 ft 2 15/16 in
Boiler
VariantNS ICNG-VNS ICNG-VIIIFS ETR 103FS ETR 104
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DCelectric - DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 1,500 V, 3,000 V3,000 V
Top speed124 mph99 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
long distance
Alstom Coradia
Alstom Coradia X3
Sweden | 1998
7 produced
The Arlanda Express in June 2013 in the station under Stockholm Central Station
The Arlanda Express in June 2013 in the station under Stockholm Central Station
Falk2
General
Built1998-1999
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle configB-B+2-2+2-2+B-B
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats190
Dimensions and Weights
Length306 ft 5 5/16 in
Empty weight425,933 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Top speed124 mph
Engine output3,004 hp (2,240 kW)
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
Alstom Coradia
Austrian Federal Railways class 4010
Austria | 1965
29 produced
4010 003 in January 2002 in Graz
4010 003 in January 2002 in Graz
Tobias B Köhler

After the ÖBB realized that the class 4130, which was derived from a commuter multiple unit, was rather unsuitable for international “Transalpin” service, the class 4010 was developed. These were five or six-car trains, with a power car and a control car at each end. They were popular with passengers especially because of their generous space, although only some of the cars were air-conditioned. The use in international services only lasted until the end of the 1970s, after which they were still used in intercity traffic within Austria. By 2008 they were eventually completely replaced. Some were subsequently sold without a power car in order to use them on the Hamburg-Cologne Express. Although these had been refurbished, they were not used anymore.

General
Built1965-1978
ManufacturerSGP, BES
Axle configB-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats228
Dimensions and Weights
Length489 ft 2 7/8 in
Length loco55 ft 2 3/16 in
Service weight623,907 lbs
Adhesive weight156,528 lbs
Axle load41,447 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system15.000 V 16⅔ Hz
Hourly power3,353 hp (2,500 kW)
Continuous power3,037 hp (2,265 kW)
Top speed93 mph
Starting effort36,419 lbf
Calculated Values
EMU
long distance
last changed: 09/2023
Belgian Railway AM 75 to 77
AM 75 to 77
Belgium | 1975
44 produced
No. 810 in April 2014 in Charleroi
No. 810 in April 2014 in Charleroi
Smiley.toerist
General
Built1975-1979
ManufacturerLa Brugeoise et Nivelles
Axle config2-2+B-B+B-B+2-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats358
Dimensions and Weights
Length324 ft 10 3/4 in
Service weight485,678 lbs
Adhesive weight264,554 lbs
Axle load33,069 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system3,000 V, 1,500 V
Hourly power2,058 hp (1,535 kW)
Continuous power1,824 hp (1,360 kW)
Top speed87 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
local
regional
Belgian Railway AM 80, 82 and 83
MS 80. 82 and 83
Belgium | 1980
140 produced
No. 388 and 386 in September 1987 in Denderleeuw
No. 388 and 386 in September 1987 in Denderleeuw
Phil Richards

In the eighties, the Belgian State Railways had 140 type AM 80 multiple units built for passenger transport at speeds of up to 160 km/h. They initially consisted of a motor car with all axles powered and a control car. The automatic couplers are only compatible with other vehicles of the same type, but allow up to six motor cars to be combined. In order to increase the capacity, additional trailers were added from 1992 and the power was increased a little. The trains are not only used in intercity and interregio traffic, but also as regular passenger trains. Even after modernization from 2009, the vehicles do not have air conditioning, which is why they have not been in high-quality service since then.

Variantas builtmodernized
General
Built1980-19851992-1995
ManufacturerLa Brugeoise et Nivelles, ACEC
Axle configB-B+2-2 B-B+2-2+2-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats171254
Dimensions and Weights
Length165 ft 3 11/16 in248 ft 8 5/8 in
Wheelbase68 ft 10 3/4 in
Rigid wheelbase9 ft 2 1/4 in
Empty weight235,894 lbs332,898 lbs
Adhesive weight132,277 lbs
Axle load33,069 lbs
Boiler
Variantas builtmodernized
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system3,000 V
Hourly power1,663 hp (1,240 kW)1,877 hp (1,400 kW)
Top speed99 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
last changed: 08/2023
Belgian Railway AM 96
MS 96
Belgium | 1996
120 produced
No. 560 in February 2014
No. 560 in February 2014
Mark Ryckaert
Variant441-490501-570
General
Built1996-1999
ManufacturerBombardier, Alstom
Axle config 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats213
Dimensions and Weights
Length259 ft 10 1/8 in
Empty weight385,808 lbs372,581 lbs
Boiler
Variant441-490501-570
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC/DCelectric - DC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz, 3,000 V3,000 V
Hourly power1,877 hp (1,400 kW)
Top speed99 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
regional
long distance
multi-system
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