The AVE class 100 trains built by Gec-Alsthom are similar to the French high speed train TGV Atlantique, with a round nose and small changes.
Class: Number of units: Builders: Top speed: Power: Electric voltage: Length: Weigth: Number of seats: Composition: |
AVE 100 20 Gec-Alsthom, CAF, MTM & ATEINSA 300 kph 8.800 kw (12.000 CV) 25.000 V 50 Hz 200,114 m 392.620 kg empty; 421.500 kg full 313 Engine + 8 cars + engine |
15 of the 75 electric locomotives RENFE class 252 have international gauge and are painted in the AVE colours to pull the Talgo 200 trains on the AVE track.
Class: Number of units: Year of construction: Gauge: Top speed: Power: Electric voltage: |
RENFE 252 15 1.992 1,435 m 220 km/h 5.600 kw (7.650 CV) 3.000 V / 25.000 V 50 Hz |
The Talgo 200 is an improved version of the Talgo Pendular with variable gauge. It can be pulled up to 260 kph and runs between Madrid and Cádiz and Huelva, using the AVE track.
Class: Years of construction: Allowed top speed: Gauge: Composition: |
TALGO 200 1.994-1.996 260 kph 1,435 - 1,674 m Generator + cars + rear car |
There are also several diesel locomotives class 319 in case of the electric power is interrupted or for possible emergencies in case of accident.