The Renfe Class 730 or S-730[5] (Spanish: Serie 730 de Renfe, manufacturer's designation Talgo 250 Dual) is a high-speed dual-gauge, dual-voltage and hybrid (electric and diesel) trainset consisting of 9 Talgo VII tilting coaches, two intermediate diesel-generator cars and two head electric power cars, used on Alvia services.[6][7] The class have been nicknamed patitos (ducklings/little ducks), due to the shape of the train nose.[8] They are a variant of RENFE Class 130 modified to be able to run on both electric and diesel power, in order to extend higher-quality services to parts of Spain not on the electrified network.
| Renfe Class 730 Talgo 250 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In service | out of service (due to covid) |
| Manufacturer | Talgo[1] / Bombardier (Kassel)[2][3] |
| Constructed | 2012 |
| Entered service | 2012 |
| Number built | 15 |
| Capacity | 9 coach set: 265 seats, 216 standard, 48 first, 1 special[1] |
| Operators | Renfe |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 185.6 m (608 ft 11.1 in)[1] |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7.4 in) (power car)[1] 13.14 m (43 ft 1.3 in) (passenger car)[4] |
| Width | 2.96 m (9 ft 8.54 in) (power car)[1] |
| Height | 4 m (13 ft 1.48 in) (power car)[1] |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h (160 mph) (electric) 190 km/h (120 mph) (diesel) |
| Weight | 361 t[3] |
| Axle load | max. axle load 18 t (17.7 long tons; 19.8 short tons)[1] |
| Traction system | Electro-diesel (dual-mode) |
| Prime mover(s) | 2x MTU 12V 4000 R43L (S730) |
| Power output | 2,400 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) |
| Transmission | Electric |
| 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 classification | Bo'Bo' 2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2 Bo'Bo' (11 car set) |
| Bogies | BoBo (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] |
| Multiple working | Yes |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) / 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in)[1] |
Background and design edit
The trainsets are designed for high-speed services on conventional Iberian gauge (1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in)) network and standard-gauge 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.[4]
The trainset consists of 13 cars, including 2 electric power cars, 2 diesel-generator cars and 9 passenger coaches between them. The power cars are technically special single-sided electric locomotives and do not have seats for passengers, nor do the diesel generator cars coupled behind them instead of the end passenger coaches of the Class 130 series trains. Diesel generator cars and passenger coaches have an articulated connection with common bogies. Passenger coaches including 6 second class coaches, 2 first class coaches and 1 bistro coach for restaurant/sales services. Capacity in standard class is 36 seated, in first class — 26 seats in one coach and 22 seats in another coach, which also has a single place for disabled people.[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]
2013 Santiago de Compostela accident edit
On 24 July 2013 a Renfe Class S730[12] running as the Alvia 4155 service from Madrid to Ferrol derailed and crashed near Santiago de Compostela in north-western Spain, killing 79, out of 218 passengers on board. The cause of the accident is not yet officially determined, but the train was alleged to be traveling over twice the posted speed limit while entering a curve, due to the absence of ERTMS.[13]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Talgo 250" (PDF). 2016-03-04. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2015.
- ^ Bombardier Transportation in Germany p. 14, Bombardier.com
- ^ a b "Talgo 250 Dual". talgo.com.
- ^ a b "Talgo Series VII Passenger Coaches". 2010-03-28. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010.
- ^ From Serie 730 de Renfe
- ^ Trayectos y Servicios - clase preferente Renfe.es
- ^ Trayectos y Servicios - clase turista Renfe.es
- ^ [1] [permanent dead link]
- ^ [2] [permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Talgo Pendular Coaches" (PDF). 2011-07-16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011.
- ^ "POWER HEAD TALGO 250" (PDF). 2011-07-16. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011.
- ^ "train-crash-2-1-402x293.png (402x293 pixels)". Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ Rodrigo Silva; Antonio Alonso (25 July 2013). "Accidente ferroviario en Santiago de Compostela". El País (in Spanish). Madrid. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
Other sources edit
External links edit
- Renfe Serie 130 Information from Ferropedia.es