Alstom will Supply Regional Trains to Deutsche Bahn

Alstom will supply 16 Coradia Lint regional trains to Deutsche Bahn (DB) Regio in Schleswig-Holstein, featuring diesel engines, low-floor mobility, and high-speed capabilities for up to 120kmph on the North network.

November 30, 2009 7:47 pm | Last Update: August 9, 2015 7:49 pm

Alstom will supply 16 Coradia Lint regional trains to German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) Regio for use on the North network of Schleswig-Holstein.

The diesel-engined two-coach trains can reach speeds of up to 120kmph, can accommodate 130 passengers and are 95% recyclable.
The trains are disabled-friendly, featuring continuous low-floor mobile pallets located at the entrance and at gangways between the coaches.
The trains are expected to enter service in December 2011.
The €40m order follows a 2008 contract between DB and Alstom for 180 Coradia Lint.

Source: Alstom

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