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De la Guerra, Eduardo

Thanks to the single floor and the low height floor, at platform level as can be seen in Figure
6, AVRIL is the most accessible transport solution. Passengers carrying luggage can get on and
off the train without having to use the stairs. Inside they can move along the train without
restriction and without steps due to continuous low floor. But the benefits aren’t just limited to
increased passenger satisfaction, the design of the train means that the time spent at stops is
reduced, which helps to optimise the use of rolling stock and infrastructure, as said previously.

Figure 6. Improved accessibility without stairs.

Talgo AVRIL train is designed to be adaptable to the individual needs of every operator.
Withmaximum reliability, high interior comfort and low operating costs as baselines, the client
is able to decide which solution suits them.
• AVRIL can operate on non-electrified lines by using diesel engines, allowing operators to
reach more destinations by simplifying last mile operations.
• The train can be equipped with Talgo’s automatic variable gauge system to allow operation
on tracks with different gauges.
• AVRIL is compatible with the most common electric voltages used on railway tracks anywhere
in the world, including direct and alternating current.
• It can be equipped with any train control or monitoring system, including, ERTMS, TVM, LZB,
Indusi, ALSN, ATC, BACC, CONVEL.
• By utilising Talgo’s natural tilting system, the train can offer increased speeds on conventional
lines which can help to avoid costly infrastructure upgrades.

It is the lightest high-speed train, which means it can offer drastic reductions in operating
costs:
• Thanks to its high capacity design and its running gear, it is possible to optimize the AVRIL’s
energy consumption compared to other high-speed train and previous series.
• On top of that, the design of its components and the ability to use generic systems reduces
maintenance costs and the amount of time the train has to spend in the workshop.

In Table 1 is collected the main features of AVRIL (https://www.talgo.com/en/rolling-stock/
very-high-speed/avril/).

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