Civia is a class of electric multiple unit trains built by CAF and Siemens for the Renfe Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain. The first units entered service in 2003.
Civia 462, 463, 464 and 465 | |
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In service | 2003–present |
Manufacturer | CAF and Siemens |
Constructed | 2002–2003, 2004–2010 |
Entered service | 2003 |
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Operators | Renfe (2003–2005, 2007–present) |
Specifications | |
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Width | 2,940 mm (9 ft 7.75 in) |
Height | 4,265 mm (13 ft 11.91 in) |
Doors | 4 per car |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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Power output |
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Electric system(s) | 3 kV DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Safety system(s) | ASFA, ASFA Digital, ERTMS |
Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) Iberian gauge |
The Civia train concept was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality. They have better provision for disabled passengers than older Cercanías trains.
Technical details
editCivia units use 3kV DC overhead electrification. The maximum speed of Civia units in service is 120 km/h (75 mph), but with modifications they will be able to reach 160 km/h (99 mph).
Modularity
editCivia are modular units - trains can be formed from two, three, four or five cars as required.[1] There are four car types:
- A1 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
- A2 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
- A3 - intermediate car and downstairs WC.
- A4 - intermediate car with normal floor.
Cities and routes
editCivia units operate in the following cities and regions:
Accident
editOn 28 July 2017, Class 465 unit 210M collided with a buffer stop at Barcelona França station, causing 54 injuries of which 5 were serious.[2]
Gallery
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A rare Civia 462 near Padre Pío-Palmete, Seville
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Civia 465 on its original livery in Chamartín station, Madrid
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Civia 463 in El Entrego, Asturias
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A Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery at Barcelona Estació de França
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Coupled Civias 465 and 463 at Granollers Centre, Barcelona
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A Civia 463 in Málaga Airport
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A Civia 465 in Silla, Valencia
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A Civia 465+463 near Mollet - Sant Fost train station (Catalonia).
Scheme
editSee also
edit- X'Trapolis Modular – Alstom commuter train design similar to the Civia, used mainly in Chile
- Ivolga (train)
- DBAG Class 422
- DBAG Class 423
- DBAG Class 424
- Cercanías
- Renfe
References
edit- ^ CAF - Civia (Spanish)
- ^ Perring, Rebecca (28 July 2017). "BREAKING: Barcelona train crash - scores injured as rush-hour service ploughs into station". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
External links
edit- Renfe - Our Trains
- Ferropedia - Renfe Civia Archived 2020-02-10 at the Wayback Machine (Spanish)