Expertise for the Eurotunnel

Eurostar e320 – configurable, resitant. A 50-km-long tunnel, of which 38 km are undersea and up to 75 m below sea level: The Eurostar e320 once again pushes our most configurable vehicle platform worldwide into new, challenging realms.
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Eurostar e320

High speed under the sea

Used on the London–Paris–Brussels–Amsterdam route, the Eurostar e320 supplements the existing fleet that runs through the Channel Tunnel. With a traction power of 16,000 kW, the 400-m-long multi-system train reaches a top speed of 320 km/h.

Trendsetting safety

Resistant to both fire and water: The Eurostar e320 is especially tailored to meet the strict standards and design requirements

for tunnel operations. In the event of a fire, the train can still be operated for an additional 30 minutes. Given the tunnel’s ambient conditions of up to 100 % humidity and 25 °C temperature throughout the year, all components are reliably protected against condensation.

Appealing comfort

Traveling on the Eurostar e320 is an extraordinarily luxurious experience. Trains accommodate up to 894 passengers, with 222 seats in first class and 672 seats in second class. In early 2015, Eurostar ordered an additional seven multi-unit train sets of 400 m based on an existing option.

Type Velaro e320  
 
Year of construction
2012-2014
Cars per train
16
Voltage system
AC 25 kV / 50 Hz, DC 1.5 kV and 3kV
Maximum speed [km/h]
320
Track gauge [mm]
1,435
Number of seats
894-950
Traction power [kW]
16
Numbers built
10
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Velaro fleet

A technological expertise lead of more than 1.4 billion kilometers, including Spain, Russia, China, France, Turkey, and Germany: This is the Velaro fleet.
Velaro D
Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG

Competitiveness for Europe

  • Attractive reliability, low lifecycle costs – for use in Germany and France

  • Optimally serves a variety of different mobility requirements

  • Optimized aerodynamics reduce energy consumption

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Velaro E
Spain
Spanish Railroad Company RENFE

High-speed under Spain’s sun

  • Maximum speed of 350 km/h, 625 km are covered in less than 2.5 hours

  • The air conditioning system, which is approx. 25 % more powerful, is designed for outdoor temperatures of up to 50 °C

  • Market share increased to 50 % between 2008 and 2010

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Velaro TR
Turkey
Turkish State TCDD

Travel deluxe

  • A generous bistro and restaurant area is integrated to satisfy the high Turkish hospitality standards 

  • The first Velaro was already delivered to its new home just 180 days after receipt of the order 

  • Optimized aerodynamics and energy recovery using electrical brake reduce energy consumption by up to 10 %

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Velaro Rus
Russia
Russian Railways RZD

High availability despite ice and snow

  • 650 km, from Moscow to St. Petersburg, in a time of only about 3.5 hours

  • Minus 40 °C to plus 40 °C – the Velaro RUS is designed for climatic challenges

  • The air intake installed in the roof area masters even high levels of blowing snow

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Velaro CN
China
Chinese Ministry of Railways MOR

The solution for China's high passenger volume

  • The trainsets are specifically tailored to the high passenger volume of China

  • Drive power of 18,400 kW, max. travel speed of 350 km/h

  • Automatic control and security are designed to meet the requirements of China

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