Jazz (Italian EMU)

ETR 324 – ETR 425 – ETR 526 "Jazz"
A Trenitalia Jazz (ETR 425)
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderAlstom
Build dateFrom 2014
Total produced100
Specifications
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length67.55 m (221 ft 7+12 in) ETR 324
82.20 m (269 ft 8+14 in) ETR 425[1] 92.85 m (304 ft 7+12 in) ETR 526
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8+18 in)
Height3.82 m (12 ft 6+38 in)
Electric system/s3000 V DC Overhead[1]
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)[1]
Career
OperatorsTrenitalia, Ferrovienord
NicknamesJazz
First run2014
Current ownerTrenitalia, Ferrovienord
DispositionIn service

ETR 324, ETR 425 and ETR 526 "Jazz" are Italian electric multiple units (EMU) used mainly for commuter regional trains.

History

In 2012, the Italian state railroad placed a €440 million order with Alstom for 70 Coradia Meridian trains, which would be known to Trenitalia as "Jazz." Alstom began delivering the trains in 2014.[2] Trenitalia exercised a €170 million option to order 27 additional trains in 2015.[3]

The trains were assembled in multiple configurations to vary amounts of standing room, total passenger capacity, and luggage space. They were fitted with video surveillance, information screens, loudspeakers, and charging ports.[2] Alstom manufactured the trains in Savigliano, Sesto San Giovanni, and Bologna.[4]

Versions

There are three different versions:

  • Four coach version (ETR 324);
  • Five coach version (ETR 425);
  • Six coach version (ETR 526);

Four-coaches version: ETR 324

Five-coaches version: ETR 425

All cars are first class.

Six-coaches version: ETR 526

References

  1. ^ a b c "Vehicle's brochure" (PDF) (in Italian). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
  2. ^ a b "Alstom delivers first Jazz EMU to Trenitalia". Railway Technology. 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  3. ^ Barrow, Keith (2017-11-13). "Trenitalia orders more Jazz EMUs from Alstom". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  4. ^ Sadler, Katie (2014-04-27). "Alstom delivers first Coradia Meridian EMU for Campania". Global Railway Review. Retrieved 2024-04-07.