northwichcat
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It looks like CAF are hoping to be able to be able to sell in a UK version of their Civity to TOCs over here, as they've added some details and mockups for a UK version to their website. As noted in other threads they are short of work currently and may offer reduced prices to prevent factories being shut and putting people out of work.
http://www.caf.net/en/productos-servicios/familia/civity/descripcion/solucion-integral.php
CAF said:The flexibility of the Civity family, each train can be tailored to meet the requirements of each infrastructure and country, based on he same basic train.
Whilst the standard version has an international gauge, optionally Civity can be supplied with a Russian gauge, making it the ideal solution for the Baltic countries. Furthermore, the research into climatic conditions has led to the design of a version of the Civity specifically for the Nordic countries.
CIVITY UK
CAF seeks to meet the specific needs of each and every market. With this aim in mind, it has standardised the Civity solution for the English market. With the same features and XX, Civity UK complies with the requirements of the British rail transport authorities, whilst always offering users the ultimate in comfort.
TECHNICAL DETAILS (NOT UK SPECIFIC)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 160km/h (Adaptable to 200 km/h)
No. of motors: Adaptable with a minimum of 4.
Total traction power (steady state): Up to 2,880kW
Maximum power at wheel-rim: Up to 4,000kW
Auxiliary power (steady state): Up to 600 kVA
Mean acceleration (0-40 km/h): Up to 1.3 m/s²
Maximum deceleration service brake: Adjustable to 1.1 m/s²
Maximum deceleration emergency brake: Adjustable to 1.1 m/s²
PASSENGER CAPACITY
Up to 1044: (for an 8 car train with 4 persons per m/²)
DIMENSIONS
Cab Car: 21,500 mm
Intermediate car: 16,200 mm
Carbody width: 2,880 mm
Minimum floor height: 600 mm
Train height: 4,300 mm
New wheel diameter: 850 mm
http://www.caf.net/en/productos-servicios/familia/civity/descripcion/solucion-integral.php
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