Alstom and NAH.SH, the integrated transport association in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein signed a contract for the supply of 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity EMUs, including an option to order up to 55 additional trains. The EUR 900 million contract also covers a full-service package for the trains’ maintenance over a period of 30 years.
The four-car trainsets consist of two double-deck end cars and two single-deck cars. They are 106 metres long and can operate in multiple traction. The trains have a maximum speed of 160 km/h and will be operated in two networks, each with an individual vehicle layout providing 360 and 390 seats, respectively, and thus considerably increasing the capacity compared to the trains in service today. Wide double-leaf doors facilitate a fast passenger exchange.
From December 2027, the new multiple units will run on the Hamburg – Kiel/Flensburg and Hamburg – Itzehoe/Wrist routes. As soon as the electrification of the Itzehoe – Heide route is complete, the new trains will also be used on this route and replace the previous diesel trains. If Denmark agrees, two more vehicles are to be ordered in order to enable cross-border rail traffic from Hamburg to Tinglev in Denmark without having to change trains. For this purpose, the Hamburg – Flensburg route would be extended to Tinglev.
The trains are built in accordance with the requirements of NAH.SH and introduce various features to improve the passenger experience. With air conditioning using antibacterial and antiviral filters, power sockets and Wi-Fi as well as improved mobile phone reception, they offer numerous amenities to ensure an excellent level of comfort. A seat reservation system and a live occupancy display function further contribute to a pleasant journey experience.
Thanks to multi-purpose compartments in each car, the trains provide ample space for prams and large luggage as well as room for 2 wheelchairs and up to 24 bicycles. The Coradia Stream high-capacity EMUs for NAH.SH provide increased accessibility which ensures an equally high standard of travel comfort for all passengers.
In the entrance areas of the single-deck cars, there are neither steps nor height differences that would require ramps. Each train is equipped with 3 lavatories, one of which is accessible to wheelchair users. Furthermore, each train set provides more than 40 dedicated seats for passengers with reduced mobility.
The new EMUs are equipped with modern signalling and automation technology which ensures the trains are future-proof for the operational requirements of tomorrow. They are equipped with the ETCS and vehicle devices for Automatic Train Operation (ATO). In addition, they are also predisposed for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).
The rail network in Schleswig-Holstein has “the highest number of people travelling by public transport. We have to offer these people a strong service in the future. This includes a reliable timetable and modern, high-performance vehicles that impress with their design and travel comfort. We have now created the framework for this and are sending out a clear signal for the transport turnaround in the True North,” Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister of Transport Schleswig-Holstein, said.
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