03 Product Brochure Velaro

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Transportation Systems

VelaroWelcome on board

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Welcome on boardThe Velaro: A train for every customer

Whether for business or pleasure mobilityis a sign of our times. To shape and continu-ously redefine it is the responsibility of therailway operators. With the Velaro, you geta versatile high speed trainset concept thatalso offers you completely new options from a high-end business solution and long-distance train with exemplary comfort toa reliable, highly cost-efficient system for

large passenger volumes.

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The future of railway tried and tested

Advanced means of transportation bridge

the distances between cities, regions,

and countries. This is where a rail system

can show off its specific strengths. It is

fast, reliable, cost-efficient, and safe. And

it is constantly evolving. The Velaro plat-

form delivers global high speed trainsets

that are proving their value in daily oper-

ations. And the experience and knowledge

gained from these projects is continuously

integrated into the further development

of this platform. This is a clear advantage

for all new Velaro orders.

A train sets standards

Technically, the Velaro is a multiple-unit

train in which the traction equipment

and all system components are distributed

under floor over the entire length of the

train. This makes the full interior length

available for passenger accommodation,offering about 20 % more room than con-

ventional trains of the same train length.

Need even more space? Two car body

widths and a varying number of cars have

already been implemented using this train-

set concept. Unique und flexible, the

Velaro offers passengers not only more

space but also a spectacular view to the

front.

Travel comfortably

On board the Velaro, your passengers will

experience travel by rail as an enjoyable

and also fascinating possibility to cover

great distances in short time. The Velaro

satisfies the widest range of expectations.

Where technical equipment used to

block the path to the front of the train,

passengers can now choose to enjoy a

spectacular view of the track before them.

Panoramic windows in every compartment

also provide optimum visibility.

Always arrive relaxed

On board the Velaro, time really goes

by in a flash because the particularly

comfortable seats make sure that, despite

all the high speed, your passengers arrive

rested and relaxed. Of course, it is possible

to design the seats according to specific

preferences. For example, the upholstery

and lateral support as well as the legroomcan be custom-designed. As an option,

the seats can be installed on swivel bases

so that all passengers can choose to face

the direction of travel.

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Welcome abroadThe Velaro: A train for the world

The Velaro is the worlds most successfulhigh speed trainset: With the German ICE 3,Spanish Velaro E, Chinese Velaro CN andRussian Velaro RUS, more than 160 of theseplatform-based trains will be in service around

the world by 2008.

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Always a good choice

The Velaro was developed for the world

market. Its versatility becomes not only

apparent from what is visible on the

surface, but what is underneath in the

form of technology that meets the widest

range of requirements. Whether you

need maximum comfort or a somewhat

higher seat density, whether your trains

should run really fast or not: the Velaro

is always the right answer.

Traffic without borders

As a true pan-European high speed train-

set, the Velaro naturally complies with

the Technical Specifications for Interoper-

ability (TSI) which are paving the way

toward a harmonized European railway

network. This characteristic profile is

complemented by the multi-voltage capa-

bility that allows the Velaro to run in the

worlds four most common line voltagesystems.

Protection on all tracks

The Velaro concept includes the easy

integration of the European and the new

Chinese train control and communication

systems. The Spanish Velaro trains, for

example, on the Madrid Seville line, in-

corporate the advanced European signal

standard ETCS Level 2 and the LZB auto-

matic train control system installed on

this route.

Everywhere on the fast track to success

The flexibility of the Velaro platform is

not only demonstrated by its interior

design and maximum speed, but also by

its adaptability to different track gauges.

In Spain and China, the trains run on the

European standard gauge of 1,435 mm,

while the Velaro RUS, developed for

the Russian Federation, uses a gauge of

1,520 mm.

Competitiveness

When it comes to ensuring the cost-effec-

tiveness of modern rail systems, an inte-

grated approach is needed: In addition to

state-of-the-art technology, this includes

comfort, short amortization periods and

environmental compatibility. We managedto minimize the operating and mainte-

nance costs of the Velaro, thereby optimiz-

ing the lifecycle costs. Moreover, in spite

if its high transport capacity, the train

runs with minimal emissions and, thanks

to its low energy consumption, helps

to save fossil fuels. The Velaro therefore

not only strengthens the position of the

railway, it is already part of its future.

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Come on board and enjoy the ride

Through the custom interior of the Velaro,

you will make riding on your train an un-

forgettable experience: Cafeteria, buffet

or onboard restaurant reflect the high

standard of service for the passengers.

This comfort starts long before the train

actually departs: spacious entrance areas,

large compartments and convenient

luggage racks are distinctive design fea-

tures of the Velaro. And while under way,

passengers are kept up-to-date by an

advanced passenger information system.

Always in tune with the time

Think cost-effective? No time to lose?

Combine business with pleasure? This

is another typical strength of the Velaro

platform! Everything can be provided on

board. Power sockets for laptops. Equip-

ment for fax, Internet, and data transfer.

This makes it a pleasure to work, at maxi-mum speed, either alone or in a team,

or to meet with colleagues or business

associates. The spacious conference room

in the Club class of the Velaro E accom-

modates up to seven people with every

amenity for their information and commu-

nication needs.

Flexible for customization

Flexible response to customer require-

ments regardless of specific preferences:

The Velaro E is the worlds fastest train

in operation. Capable of a top speed

of 350 km/h, it does, for instance, the

625 kilometers between Madrid and

Barcelona in less than 2 hours all

without any noise, annoying check-in

lines and traffic jams but with comfort-

able air-conditioning even in the hottest

weather. The intelligent platform concept

enables world-class comfort and high-

tech equipment to be easily adapted to

any application. With its wide car body

and its 2 + 3 seating arrangement, the

Velaro CN is clearly designed for optimum

transport capacity at maximum speeds

of 300 km/h. The Velaro RUS also takes

the extremely low ambient temperatures

in the Russian Federation into account.

With two additional cars, its transportcapacity is increased to more than

600 seats.

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Welcome successThe Velaro: The successful result of continuous evolution

The internationally successful platform conceptof the Velaro is based on the German ICE 3 andis continuously driven forward by the experiencegained from design, in operation, operation andmaintenance. Packed with future-proof innova-tive features, the Velaro is not only the worldsfastest train in operation, it is already a familiar

sight around the world.

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A class of its own: Velaro E

Following an initial order for 16 Velaro E

from the Spanish railway operator RENFE

in 2001, ten more trains were ordered in

December 2005. These trainsets with a

traction power rating of 8,800 kW attain

a maximum service speed of 350 km and

provide a capacity of 404 passenger seats

in the three classes: Club, Preferente and

Turista. A special highlight is the business

equipment in the Club class, which in-

cludes a conference room for up to seven

people as well as a VIP room. Four service

areas provide individual passenger services

in all three classes.

High power, high capacity: Velaro CN

In November 2005, Siemens won a

contract from the Chinese Ministry of

Railways to build sixty Velaro CN trains.

This 8-car trainset, which is customized

for the specific conditions in China, is200 meters long and built for a maximum

speed of 300 k/h. It seats 601 passengers

and is scheduled to serve the Beijing

Tianjin route in northeast China as

from 2008. The train provides this high

transport capacity with a 30-cm-wider

car body.

High speed for Russia: Velaro RUS

In May 2006, the Russian railway opera-

tor RZD ordered eight high speed trains

of the Velaro RUS type, which will initially

run on the Moscow St. Petersburg line

starting in 2008 and will later connect

the Russian capital with Nizhny Novgorod.

For this reason, some of the trains are

being prepared for service on DC and

AC lines. Like their Chinese counterparts,

the 10-car trains have a wider car body

and are designed to run on the Russian

1,520-mm broad gauge tracks. With a

total length of 250 m, they offer comfort-

able seating for 604 passengers. In addi-

tion, the ventilation and cooling systemshave been adapted to the climatic condi-

tions in Russia.

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Welcome experienceThe Velaro: A high-tech train from Siemens

When deciding on a high speed train, you can trust our interna-tional experience: 160 high speed trains sold worldwide speakfor themselves. The flexible Velaro platform with its innovativetechnology is designed for service around the world. For the

benefit of railway operators, passengers and our environment.

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Experience with high responsibility

With all Velaro trainsets so far having

traveled more than 100 million kilome-

ters equaling the distance to Mars and

back! we have amassed vast experience

in daily operation as well as maintenance

and production. And this experience is

continuously channeled into further

development of the Velaro platform to

ensure maximum availability and mini-

mum lifecycle costs.

Partnership

comprehensive and competent

As one of the worlds largest electronic

companies, Siemens has the necessary

resources to be a reliable partner for rail-

way operators around the world well into

the future: With excellent products and

professional project management, from

the first design drawing to full service.

The synergies that result from the com-panys broad-based portfolio, grown over

150 years, are also an advantage for the

Velaro projects. Perfect examples for this

are the advanced power supply system

and the communication technology.

Successful rolling stock all inclusive

The focus is clearly on the cost-effective

rolling stock. But Siemens offers you

much more to optimize the operation

of your high speed trains, from technical

assistance to custom service and diagnos-

tics concepts to know-how transfer for

your personnel. Or cost-effective financing

models to prove the return on investment.

Add to this Siemens contractual accep-

tance of the entire responsibility for the

production and maintenance of complete

railway installations from trackworks

and stations to trains. Everything pooled

under the heading of Integrated Services

is always designed to ensure the usability

of your trains, which translates into smooth

operations.

Advanced technologies

comprehensively tested

Our test center for rail systems in Wegberg-

Wildenrath ensures that only fully tested

vehicles are delivered. Here, your trains

are subjected to a comprehensive series

of tests under realistic operating condi-tions from the first prototype to the

production train, for maximum investment

security. This test center, which has been

accredited by the German Federal Railway

Authority, is not only used to test high

speed trains, but also light rail vehicles

and trams, metros and rapid transit,

regional and mainline systems. All this

demonstrates our competence across

all areas of railbound transportation.

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www.siemens.com/transportation

Siemens AG

Transportation Systems

Trains

P.O. Box 32 40

91050 Erlangen

Germany

[email protected]

www.siemens.com/transportation/

trains

Printed in Germany

TH 166-060582 199795 WS 09061.0

Dispo 21704 c4bs 3902

Order No.: A19100-V800-B770-X-7600

InterCity, ICE International, ICE, ICE T,

ICE TD and ICE-Sprinter are registered

trademarks of Deutsche Bahn AG. Velaro

is a registered trademark of Siemens AG.

The information in this document contains

general descriptions of the technical options

available, which do not always have to be

present in individual cases. The required features

should therefore be specified in each individual

case at the time of closing the contract.

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