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Renfe Class 130

Renfe Class 130

High speed train type

The Renfe Class 130 or S-130[4] (Spanish: Serie 130 de Renfe, manufacturer's designation Talgo 250) is a high-speed dual-gauge, dual-voltage trainset consisting of 11 Talgo VII tilting coaches and two power cars, used on Alvia and Euromed services.[5][6][7] The class have been nicknamed patitos (ducklings), due to the shape of the train nose.[8]

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Background and design

The trainsets are designed for high-speed services on Iberian gauge (1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in)) and high-speed (1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)) lines; they can change gauge at low speed without stopping using Talgo's RD variable gauge system.[9] The carriages are constructed from aluminium and incorporate the Talgo Pendular passive pendulum tilting system,[10] are sealed against pressure differences for tunnel travel,[1] and have underframe air conditioning, individual audio systems and video displays, rotating and reclining seats and power outlets.[3]

Capacity in standard class is 36 seated, in first class 26 seats, end coaches have lower capacity, one coach is typically used for restaurant/sales services.[1]

The power cars use AC traction motors controlled by IGBT inverters which include integrated auxiliary inverters. Signalling systems can include ETCS Level 2, LZB, ASFA and Ebicab900TBS.[11]

Operations and services

As of January 2010 they operated from Gijon/Oviedo via León, Palencia, Valladolid to Madrid with some trains extended to Alicante via Albacete;[12][13] Santander via Palencia and Valladolid to Madrid, sometimes extended to Alicante;[13][14] Madrid to Bilbao via Valladolid and Burgos;[13][15] Madrid to San Sebastian/Irun via Valladolid, Burgos and Vitoria;[13][16] Madrid to Alicante;[13][17] Huelva and Cadiz[citation needed] and Madrid to Murcia.

Since January 2020 Renfe Class 130 operate on the Figueres-Alicante route via Girona, Barcelona, Camp de Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia for the Euromed services.[7]

On services such as Gijon-Madrid they have been replaced by Renfe Class 120 trainsets (2011).[8]

Developments

Renfe Class 730

Main article: Renfe Class 730

In order to extend high-quality services to parts of Spain not on the high-speed network Renfe acquired hybrid trains with both electric and diesel power[18] for delivery in 2012 for use from Madrid to Murcia and Galicia, built by Talgo and Bombardier, at a cost of 78 million euro.[19] The new trains based on the S-130 were initially coded S130H, later S730;

Fifteen sets S-130 units will be converted to hybrid operation.[20][21] with two generator cars per set using MTU 12V 4000 R43L engines (1.8MW each). The top speed in diesel mode is 180 km/h (112 mph). Testing of the trains took place in 2011 with introduction into service expected in 2012.[22]

250km/h+ prototype train

A gauge-changing train capable of over 250 km/h (155 mph) is in development and is based on the S-130.[23]

Uzbekistan trainset order

A version of the S130 for Uzbekistan Temir Yollari was ordered in 2009 for use on a Tashkent–Samarkand high-speed line.[24] Deliveries of the order of two trains began in July 2011.[25]

Two more sets were constructed in 2017, following expansion of the service.[26]

See also

References

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    Talgo 250 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine www.talgo.de
  2. [2]
    Bombardier Transportation in Germany Page 14, www.bombardier.com
  3. [3]
    High speed trainsets - subsection Passenger Car Features Archived 2010-03-28 at the Wayback Machine Talgo Series VII Passenger Coaches www.talgoamerica.com
  4. [4]
    From Serie 130 de Renfe
  5. [5]
    Trayectos y Servicios - clase preferente www.renfe.es
  6. [6]
    Trayectos y Servicios - clase turista www.renfe.es
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    "El trayecto en tren entre Barcelona y València se reducirá más de media hora". La Vanguardia. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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    "Los nuevos Alvia no convencen", www.lavozdeasturias.es (in Spanish), 11 February 2011[permanent dead link]
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    “Talgo RD” Variable Gauge System: A solution to eliminate barriers in the transport of goods and passengers between East and West[permanent dead link] Rail Tech Russis, inter-nation conference, June 2007, conference.europoint.eu
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    The Talgo Pendular Coaches Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine www.talgoamerica.com
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    The Talgo Pendular Coaches Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine POWER HEAD TALGO 250, Page 7, www.talgoamerica.com
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    Alvia service : Gijon-Alicante www.renfe.es Archived April 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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    Nuestros Trenes . Alvia Serie 130 www.renfe.com
  14. [14]
    Alvia service : Santander-Alicante www.renfe.es Archived December 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  15. [15]
    Alvia service : Madrid-Bilbao www.renfe.es Archived April 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  16. [16]
    Alvia service : Madrid-Irun www.renfe.es
  17. [17]
    Alvia service : Madrid-Alicante www.renfe.es Archived December 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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    Un ´supertren´ conectará las ciudades gallegas en la mitad de tiempo en 2012 26/6/2009, www.laopinioncoruna.es
  19. [19]
    Renfe invertirá 78 millones de euros en adaptar quince trenes AVE a vías sin electrificar 29/12/2009, www.europapress.es
  20. [20]
    Adquiridos los nuevos trenes híbridos para la línea convencional Madrid-Murcia en 2012 2/1/2010 www.europapress
  21. [21]
    Serie 730 de Renfe, el tren dual de Talgo todo terreno 6/10/2011 via libre
  22. [22]
    "High speed electro-diesel trainset on test", www.railwaygazette.com, Railway Gazette International, 21 September 2011
  23. [23]
    Talgo ha comenzado la construcción de un prototipo de tren de ancho variable a 300 km/h www.vialibre-ffe.com
  24. [24]
    Uzbekistan Temir Yollari, Patentes Talgo S.A. sign 38m euro contract www.usdaily.com
  25. [25]
    "Talgo 250 arrives in Toshkent", www.railwaygazette.com, Railway Gazette International, 26 July 2011
  26. [26]
    "Talgo 250 — List of the vehicles".

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