The train has a passenger capacity of up to 581 seats and a maximum commercial speed will be 330 km/h. “Avril is the most advanced train and the best solution for railway operators with high-capacity demands,” says Talgo’s Emilio García. “It combines maximum speed, low energy consumption and a high capacity in an extremely lightweight, single-deck train. Its wider body accommodates an additional seat in each row.”
One of the outstanding features of this latest generation train is that its composition of 12 passenger carriages and 200 meters long are located on a single deck, allowing passengers to access the train and move around inside it without steps or ramps. This unique accessibility feature not only facilitates access for people with reduced mobility, but also offers an easy journey for all passengers, from parents with prams to passengers with bulky luggage or bicycles.
“Talgo believes in the power of the railway to help reduce the CO2 emissions caused by other means of transport, such as aviation or automotive,” García continues. “We believe trains are the most realistic and immediate solution to fight climate change. To us, the direct way to maximize efficiency and minimize the emission of greenhouse gases is to have lighter trains with advanced technical characteristics in terms of energy efficiency. Talgo’s high-speed trains are up to 25% lighter than those of their direct competitors, which means energy consumption is reduced by approximately 30%.”
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In late 2020, Talgo also unveiled the Talgo Vittal One – a new hydrogen fuel cell train, which is set to hit the tracks by 2023. Read more about the Vittal-One in the latest issue of Electric & Hybrid Rail Technology.