Stadler’s first Kiss train for Hungarian State Railway Company MÁV has rolled out in Dunakeszi, Hungary, after which it will start the necessary type tests required for commercial operation.
The tests will start the official type tests in Germany and the Czech Republic this week.
The vehicle, with 10 additional units are expected to start the commercial service from February 2020 on the suburban railway lines of the capital Budapest to Vác and Cegléd.
In 2021, other 8 double-decker trains will be delivered and entering on suburban services. After the commissioning, these lines will be served completely by modern electric trains.
The 155.88 meter-long, 2.8 meter-wide and 4.6-meter-high multiple units will consist of six coaches. The train has 600 seats, that is 50% more passengers compared to a single-decker unit with the same length.
The new vehicles will be equipped with EVM and ETCS Level2 train control systems, making them able to run at a top speed of 160 km/h on the modernized railway lines of Hungary. Passenger comfort will be enhanced by the exceptionally smooth running, a state-of-the-art passenger information system, a spacious and bright interior, cutting edge air conditioning, and free WIFI.
The trains will be equipped with four toilets, one of them accessible for persons with reduced mobility, while in the multifunctional areas there will be plenty of space for four wheelchairs, as well as twelve bicycles or five strollers.
In 2017, MÁV – START and Stadler signed a frame agreement for the delivery of up to 40 units, which can be exercised in the form of different delivery contracts in the following 8 years. Up till now MÁV has ordered altogether 19 units from the available 40 trains.
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