Stadler’s EC250 train completed its first crossing of the Gotthard Base Tunnel. The EC250’s journey through the longest rail tunnel in the world was a complete success, demonstrating that the Giruno meets the standards required to operate in the extreme environmental conditions in the tunnel. The Giruno reached a top speed of 100 km/h during the crossing.
The Giruno will now be thoroughly tested in the Czech Republic. It will complete high-speed trial runs of 100 km/h and more on the Velim railway test circuit. The speed of the vehicle will be gradually increased during these test runs. These tests are part of Stadler’s commissioning procedure, pre-commissioning safety inspection and network approval for the new Stadler high-speed multiple unit train. Further extensive testing will subsequently be carried out in the four countries in which the train will operate: Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Austria.
The Giruno was designed with a special focus on comfort and customer-friendliness, in particular for families, senior citizens and persons with restricted mobility. It has low-floor access – a first for a high-speed multiple unit train series –, spacious and bright interior designs, and contains seats for 405 passengers, 117 of which are in first class and 288 of which are in second class. Multifunctional zones and a special compartment for bicycles allow for efficient use of space in the train.
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