Talgo AVRIL
| Avril | |
|---|---|
Renfe Class 106 train at Zamora railway station | |
| Manufacturer | Talgo |
| Family name | Avril |
| Constructed | 2012 (prototype) |
| Number built | 30 |
| Formation | 12 passenger cars, 2 power cars |
| Capacity | 507 seats - standard 581 seats - Avlo |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminum and composites |
| Train length | 201.8 m (662 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 3.2 metres (10 ft) |
| Maximum speed | Design: 380 km/h (240 mph) Commercial: 330 km/h (210 mph) Service: 310 km/h (190 mph) |
| Weight | 325 t |
| Power output | 8.8 MW (11,800 hp) |
| Power supply | Overhead catenary Option for on board generator (hybrid propulsion) |
| Electric systems | 25 kV 50 Hz AC 1,500 V DC 3,000 V DC |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Braking systems | Regenerative dynamic braking, pneumatic brake |
| Safety systems | ETCS, ASFA, TVM |
| Track gauge | Fixed gauge (1435 mm) and variable gauge (1435/1668 mm) |
Talgo Avril is a push-pull high-speed train made by Talgo. It stands for "Alta Velocidad Rueda Independiente Ligero" (roughly translated as "Light High-Speed Independent Wheel"). The trains are designated as Class 106 by Renfe, Spain's national railway operator.