Totally avant-garde technological solutions and record performance, a top design speed of 400 km/h, interoperability across the entire European high-speed rail network together with innovative design, comfort, quality and safety.
These are the plus points which make the Frecciarossa 1000 the most spectacular train in the world and the high-speed train of the 21st Century.
Frecciarossa 1000, the technological jewel destined to revolutionize the world of high-speed rail both on a national and European scale, is the fruit of the combined effort of the designers at AnsaldoBreda and Bombardier who, following the technical specifications provided by their client, Trenitalia (Gruppo FS Italiane – Italian State Railways), have enhanced the essence of Made in Italy, creating a train of unrivalled beauty and unparalleled performance.
Frecciarossa 1000 will be a bidirectional train incorporating a driver’s cabin at each end. It will incorporate multi-voltage traction so that it can operate using the different types of electrical power supplies found across the European network. It will be a fixed composition train, with engines and distributed power for improved adherence even in adverse weather conditions. It is designed to reach a record top speed of 400 km/h, with a starting acceleration of 0.7 m/s².
The distinguishing line of the nose will become associated with the unmistakable identity and personality of the Frecciarossa 1000, while at the same time meeting different requisites in terms of aerodynamics as well as safety and comfort for train drivers.
A diagnostics system will make it possible to monitor the operating status of all the on-board systems and each individual engine axle, providing continuous information for the staff on board the train, maintenance technicians and the rail operations control rooms, ensuring better management of any possible operating faults depending on the real conditions and performance of the train sets.
The aerodynamic design and the avant-garde solutions for energy savings, as well as guaranteeing unparalleled operational efficiency also ensure that the Frecciarossa 1000 will be in a position to boast more than one world record: in fact it is set to become the fastest ever mass-produced train in Europe as well as the quietest, with the least vibrations and lowest environmental impact in the world.
The reduction of aerodynamic resistance (the result of simulations and studies carried out in wind tunnels) limits energy consumption and noise levels; the use of light alloys to build the train cars and furnishings not only offers an excellent weight/power ration but also ensures that materials used to build the trains can be recycled at the end of their service life with minimum impact on the environment.
Frecciarossa 1000 will be the first European high-speed train offering the advantage of total interoperability.
Thanks to the innovative and highly sophisticated technical features it will be a multi-voltage train in compliance with the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) and in fact, it will know no boundaries as it travels across the entire European High-Speed network (France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Holland and Belgium), overcoming limits of an infrastructural nature, in particular the differences in electrical power supplies and signaling systems. For this purpose, the driver’s cabin and the electronic island on the Frecciarossa 1000 have been designed and developed along modular lines which will allow for communication between the different technological systems installed in the various countries, above all making it possible to switch quickly and effectively from one technological set-up to another.
The signaling equipment on board the train will integrate the national management systems with systems unified at a European level, thus guaranteeing maximum operating safety alongside complete interoperability. In fact, the project takes into consideration the different “country software packages”, defining the modules which are common to all (Monitor Diagnostics, commands relative to train operation, ERTMS and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) Italy) and the elements which are specific to individual countries (such as national ATP and train schedule modules) installed on the train in easy to remove units on the driver’s control desk or in the special cabinets in the electronic island.
Not just speed, but also comfort, quality and safety. The bogies on the Frecciarossa 1000 are fitted with active suspension which, thanks to on-board compensation of high-speed centrifugal acceleration, offer maximum comfort to passengers. Tried and tested by means of mathematical models and simulations on test benches, it promises to be the most comfortable ride on these next generation high-speed train sets. All innovative solutions which provide system benefits not only for passengers but also for the service operator and manager of the infrastructure.
The design of the interiors has been studied to bring together elegance, comfort and functionality. Frecciarossa 1000 will allow passengers to choose from 4 different levels of service – Executive, Business, Premium and Standard – as well as offering a Meetings Room in Executive and “tête-à-tête areas” in Business and Premium class. It will also boast soundproofing, LED lighting, air-conditioning, refreshment services, easy access for persons with reduced mobility, on-board monitors and power sockets for PCs.
All designed with avant-garde solutions to offer an unparalleled level of comfort. In terms of spaciousness, aisle width, number of doors (for boarding/leaving the train) and ergonomics of the seating, they will be the best trains on the market. Executive class will offer the absolute maximum in terms of quality and comfort with 12 individual, reclining swivel armchairs allowing the user to choose the most comfortable position depending on the direction of travel or to create a lounge-type environment. For those on the other hand who wish to put peace and quiet at the top of their list of priorities, Business class has a designated Quiet Area for passengers.
In terms of Wi-Fi connectivity, the Frecciarossa 1000 will be fitted with the most modern and up-to-date IT systems with new web and multimedia technologies which can be enjoyed in real time anywhere along the route.
Press Release by FS Ferrovie Italiane, 19 August 2012
