Renfe Class 130
Talgo 250
ManufacturerTalgo[1] / Bombardier (Kassel)[2]
Number built45
Capacity11 coach set:
299 seats, 236 standard, 62 first, 1 special[1]
OperatorsRenfe
Uzbek Railways
Specifications
Train length183 m (600 ft 4.7 in)[1]
Car length20 m (65 ft 7.4 in) (power car)[1]
13.14 m (43 ft 1.3 in) (passenger car)[3]
Width2.96 m (9 ft 8.54 in) (power car)[1]
Height4 m (13 ft 1.48 in) (power car)[1]
Maximum speed250 km/h (160 mph) (standard gauge lines)[1]
220 km/h (140 mph) (Iberian gauge lines)[1]
180 km/h (110 mph) (S730; diesel mode)
Weight312 t
Axle loadmax. axle load 18 t (17.7 long tons; 19.8 short tons)[1]
Traction systemElectric
Prime mover(s)TMF 64-32-4 / 2x MTU 12V 4000 R43L (S730)
Power output2,400 kW (3,200 hp) @ 25 kV AC
2,000 kW (2,700 hp) @ 3 kV DC
(per power unit)[1]
1.8 MW (2,400 hp) per power car in diesel mode (S730)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC / 3 kV DC[1]Catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph (2 per power car)
high voltage roof mounted electrical bus between power cars.[citation needed]
UIC classificationBo'Bo' 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1 Bo'Bo'
(11 car set)
BogiesBoBo (power car)[1]
Articulated independent wheel 'single axle' in passenger cars[1]
Braking system(s)2 disc brakes per axle
regenerative and rheostatic brakes in power cars[1]
pneumatic discs in passenger cars[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) / 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in)[1]

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]

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]

Accidents and incidents

Main article: Santiago de Compostela derailment

The train involved in the Santiago de Compostela accident was a Renfe 730 series, close related to Renfe 130 series.

See also

References

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

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