Crossing borders at high speed: SMILE
Innovative strength from Switzerland: presented less than two years after the first contract was signed. Our high-speed train for cross-border passenger transport.
Our SMILE
The world’s first series-produced low-floor high-speed train suitable for cross-border passenger transport. With approval for Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Austria the vehicle is an innovation in this sector. The unique interior design, complete with an on-board bistro, is especially accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Characteristics
Approved in four countries
Cross-border passenger transport on trans-European high-speed lines in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Austria
Concepted for people with reduced mobility
As much autonomous space as possible for the needs of people with reduced mobility
Low-floor access guaranteed
Low-floor boarding for different platform heights (55 cm, 76 cm) – low-floor boarding possible in all countries
Capacity
Space for up to 810 passengers in double traction
Excellent comfort
Adjustable, comfortable seats, generous storage areas, WiFi, reading lights etc.
Multi-system capability
Cross-border transport and different voltage systems
The best in highspeed
With the SMILE, Stadler has developed in record time an eleven-car high-speed train based on the successful FLIRT. We were able to present our SMILE to the public less than two years after signing the contract with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). The train offers amenities and comfort that are unrivalled in this class and meets the requirements of the Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI PRM).
Specification
- Drive
- Electric
- Number of seats
- 405
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Maximal acceleration
- 0.77 m/s2
- Vehicle length and width
- 202'000 mm lenght and 2'900 mm width
- Track gauge
- 1'435 mm
- Voltage system (multi-system capability)
- 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, 3 kV DC
- Number of cars (configuration)
- 11-part single traction
Electric high-speed multiple unit SMILE for SBB
In October 2014, SBB ordered 29 eleven-part EC250 electric multi-system multiple units from Stadler. The multiple units, which SBB has named «Giruno», will travel through the Gotthard Base Tunnel as of 2019, connecting Zurich with Milan, and later Frankfurt with Milan, in record time.
For efficient and modern rail operations
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