Civia
Civia 462, 463, 464 and 465 | |
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Civia 463 EMU at Utebo operating under Cercanías Zaragoza. | |
The interior of a Civia train of Cercanías Cádiz. | |
In service | 2003-present |
Manufacturer | CAF, Siemens, Alstom |
Constructed | 2002-2003, 2004-2010 |
Entered service | 2003 |
Formation |
462: A1-A2 (2-car) 463: A1-A3-A2 (3-car) 464: A1-A4-A3-A2 (4-car) 465: A1-A4-A3-A5-A2 (5-car) |
Capacity |
462: 414 (124 seated) 463: 607 (169 seated) 464: 832 (223 seated) 465: 997 (277 seated) |
Operator(s) |
RENFE (2003-2005) Renfe Operadora (2007-present) |
Specifications | |
Car length | 22,788 mm (74 ft 9.2 in) (cars with driver cab) / 17,643 mm (57 ft 10.6 in) (other cars) |
Width | 2,940 mm (9 ft 7.75 in) |
Height | 4,265 mm (13 ft 11.91 in) |
Doors | 4 per car |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Weight |
462: 80 t (78.7 long tons; 88.2 short tons) 463: 105.8 t (104.1 long tons; 116.6 short tons) 464: 131.5 t (129.4 long tons; 145.0 short tons) 465: 157.3 t (154.8 long tons; 173.4 short tons) |
Power output |
462: 1,270 kW or 1,703.1 hp 463: 1,400 kW or 1,877.4 hp 464: 2,100 kW or 2,816.1 hp 465: 2,200 kW or 2,950.2 hp |
Electric system(s) | 3 kV DC, 50 Hz Catenary |
Current collection method | Pantograph |
Safety system(s) | ASFA, ASFA Digital, ERTMS |
Coupling system | Yes |
Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in) (iberian gauge) |
Civia is the name for a class of electric multiple unit trains built by CAF and Siemens for the RENFE Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain. The first units entered service in 2003.
The Civia train concept was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality. They have better provision for disabled passengers than older Cercanías trains.
Technical details
Civia units use 3 kV overhead AC electrification. The maximum speed of Civia units in service is 120 km/h, but with modifications they will be able to reach 160 km/h.
Modularity
Civia are modular units - trains can be formed from two, three, four or five cars as required.[1] There are four car types:
- A1 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
- A2 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
- A3 - intermediate car and downstairs WC.
- A4 - intermediate car with normal floor.
Cities and routes
Civia units operate in the following cities:
Gallery
- A rare Civia 462 near Padre Pío-Palmete, Seville
- Civia 465 on its original livery in Chamartín station, Madrid
- Civia 463 in El Entrego, Asturias
- A Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery at Barcelona Estació de França
- Coupled Civias 465 and 463 at Granollers Centre, Barcelona
- A Civia 463 in Málaga Airport
- A Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery in Els Comtals, Catalonia
- A Civia 465 in Silla, Valencia
Scheme
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to RENFE Class Civia. |
- Ferropedia - Renfe Civia (Spanish)
- Renfe - Our Trains