Velaro Top performance for high-speed. siemens.com/mobility Top performance for high-speed More people. More goods. Fewer resources. There’s no end to the number of challenges facing rail operators today. And providing fast, reliable connections between urban centers across borders calls for a future-ready alternative to the airplane and the auto- mobile. So why not get on board a mature high-performance connection. One that is setting new standards daily and at high speed: Welcome to Velaro! More than 1.4 billion kilometers of Variety with a family connection expertise throughout the world Be it a high-class solution for discriminat- High speed – a key factor to economic ing travelers, a trainset with outstanding success and quality of life across entire riding comfort, or a very economical regions. But Velaro’s more than ten-year transportation system for large numbers technological edge did not come overnight, of passengers: The Velaro family outgrew and results from more than 1.4 billion the concept stage long ago. Today, you kilometers of expertise. Six different have an innovative high-speed trainset international customers are now using at your disposal that is way ahead of the vehicles in the Velaro fleet in a total of rest. The Velaro family is as proven as it nine countries. The revolutionary move is versatile: Completely different variants away from all-traction equipment con- can be configured from one standard centrated in a power car operating in platform. It can be customized in terms push-pull mode to a distributed traction of capacity, comfort, and service. The arrangement was made by Siemens in the platform is so mature that a Velaro can 1990s. As a result, the first trainset – the be rapidly integrated into your operations ICE 3 ® – went into service in time for – today and in the future. A perfect base Expo 2000. And developments have con- for increasing your market share and an tinued ever since. The ongoing evolution attractive concept. of Velaro® is based on our experience in design, production, service and mainte- nance in day-to-day international service. You can check out the successes for your- self by riding on a Velaro in Spain, Russia, China, Germany, France, Turkey and the UK. Its technology, flexibility, comfort, and cost-effectiveness are sure to impress you. 02 Diversity and expertise Perfecting performance When it comes to reliability, Velaro pulls no punches. Behind the highly aesthetic exterior lies rock-solid functionality. Pioneering innovations, first-class materials, and the intelligent integration of reliable electrical and mechanical systems pave the way for this superior integrated concept worldwide. 04 Technological leadership Performance – 24 / 7 Pioneering multiple-unit concept Worked out down to the last detail Meet a versatile top performer: Velaro is strictly a multiple-unit train- Velaro’s level of innovation is evident The Velaro reaches speeds of up to set: The traction system is distributed in the smallest detail: While passen- 360 km/h. Two car body widths, two over the entire train, and all traction gers benefit from the extraordinarily track gauges, and a flexible number components are arranged underfloor. comfortable bogie suspension, an of cars in various configurations have Consequently, the entire length of up autopilot helps the driver make an been built and – typical of Velaro – are to 400 m above the floor is available energy-saving journey. A state-of-the- already in service. Traveling well over for use without space being taken art diagnostic system reports data to 1,000,000 kilometers a year and with up by a power car. That means maxi- preventive maintenance via a wireless punctuality exceeding 99 %, Velaro is mum room for your passengers. The link. Available options such as a high- far ahead of the rest. multiple-unit concept also guarantees performance eddy-current brake optimized performance, improved ensures for wear-free braking, perma- running characteristics, and a high nent-magnet synchronous machines degree of ridingcomfort. 50 % of all for higher energy efficiency and air- the axles are driven. The result is safe cycle air-conditioning for environ- operation under alloutdoor conditions. mentally compatible and agreeable Velaro is not phased by low adhesive temperatures. And it goes without coefficients and can take gradients as saying that Velaro complies with the steep as 40 ‰ in its stride. The even European safety standards and regu- distribution of weight also reduces the lations (TSI, EN, and so forth). load on individual axles. This lowers the burden on the track and reduces maintenance expenditure on the bogies. Creating space Experience shows that a state-of-the-art train has to cater to different passenger and baggage loadings and provide different levels of comfort. The Velaro family does this, and that’s why it is the most versatile and comfortable high-speed platform of its kind. A balanced combination of direct and indirect lighting provides a uniquely comfortable atmosphere. As an option, individual lighting conditions can be provided via LEDs. Effective use of travel time: A spacious conference compartment with practical working surfaces give business travelers privacy to focus on work while en route. Handholds on the seats, a tactile guidance system with seat numbering in Braille, and strips on the vehicle floor ensure passenger safety and guidance when boarding and while the train is underway. Convenient catering on board: A time- lessly contemporary bistro with snacks and beverages offers passengers relax- ation and refreshment. 06 Comfort and flexibility The most options carriages and a lot of baggage. Relax Changing flexibly with the seasons Spacious, bright, and exceptionally and enjoy your journey in very com- The vacation season is here – and with comfortable: Want a benchmark for fortable seats. Upholstery, armrests, it lots of baggage. But where is it all passenger satisfaction? Then take a and legroom can be customized to your going to be stowed? The answer is to journey on board the Velaro. It’s in needs. Even rotatable seats are avail- adapt to seasonal changes and demands a class of its own. No annoying noise, able if required. This allows all passen- flexibly. The Velaro interior is modular no check-ins, no traffic congestion – gers to enjoy the panoramic view while in design: Its furnishings can be altered but full air-conditioning in hot weather. facing the direction of travel. to suit your needs. Other modules, such The multiple-unit concept, with two as baggage racks, and small galleys with bogies per car, offers maximum useful Appealing infotainment and more trolley storage space, are also available. space in the interior in all train config- While audio and video entertainment You can upgrade to cars with shallower urations. The results are clear advan- is provided for the passengers, a state- seat pitches, or change from first to tages in terms of capacity and plenty of- the-art information system keeps second class with ease. We can supply of scope for designing interiors. them up to date. This system combines Velaro with the UIC vehicle clearance business with pleasure. For example, envelope as well as with wider cars for Exceptional comfort passengers can easily consult all the higher seating capacity. Unlike double- Comfort and capacity are not at odds travel information they need on their deck designs with their stairs and low in Velaro. Before the train leaves the mobile devices, take advantage of the ceilings, Velaro retains its high degree station, you will notice the large ves- power outlets for laptops and other of passenger comfort. tibules and spacious baggage racks. electronic devices, or use WLAN. You The Velaro enables passengers in can have it all onboard if you want it. wheelchairs to board the train inde- A GSM repeater permits interference-free pendently and move around the train mobile phone reception on the train. freely. The barrier-free design philoso- And, naturally, a CCTV surveillance phy also makes traveling easier for system for passenger areas ensures older people and families with baby utmost security. 07 Preserving resources An integral approach is essential when optimizing the cost efficiency of modern rail systems. In addition to next-generation technology and comfort, short amortization periods and environmental compatibility are among Velaro’s top qualities. Minimum service and main- tenance costs play a prominent role in vehicle design. So it is not surprising that life cycle costs are equally low. Optimized maintenance For example, a roof section elevated in first class, 2+2 seating in second All Velaro systems are the object of from the middle of the last car reduces class and a first-class component continuous development. This effort sonic boom in tunnels. Roof-mounted of approximately 20 %. And there’s leads to reductions in maintenance equipment such as HVAC units and enough room for around 600 passen- costs. Trains are also monitored in daily braking resistors are fully encased. gers in the highdensity arrangement service. Useful information from the Spoiler, nose and front section have with 2+2 seating and a reduced seat field flows back into the engineering been aerodynamically optimized. An pitch also in first class. In contrast to process. Improved component acces- energy-efficient brake system is also articulated trains, Velaro with its 16 sibility, continually updated mainte- a priority for Velaro. Since the early bogies has considerably more reserve nance schedules reflecting experience 1990s, the train’s electric brake has capacity. Thus, two more persons per gained in the field, and the high reli- been feeding surplus braking energy square meter standing room can be ability of the Velaro family, all add up back into the power grid. The result is accommodated and carried during to reduced maintenance costs. a 10 % saving in energy, and a similar peak times.