Zefiro (train)

Zefiro is a family of high-speed passenger trains designed by Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom) whose variants have top operating speeds of between 250 km/h (155 mph); 380 km/h (240 mph) and 400 km/h (250 mph).

Zefiro
Alstom Zefiro 380
ManufacturerAlstom, AnsaldoBreda, Bombardier, Hitachi Rail
Constructed2009–present
Specifications
Car length26.39 m (86 ft 7 in) (driving car)
24.775 m (81 ft 3.4 in)(intermediate cars)
Width2.9 or 3.4 m (9 ft 6 in or 11 ft 2 in)
Height3.89 m (12 ft 9 in)
Wheel diameter915 mm (36.0 in) (new)
835 mm (32.9 in) (worn)
Wheelbase17.375 m (57 ft 0.1 in) (between bogie centres)
Maximum speed250–400 km/h (155–250 mph)
Axle load16.5 t (16.2 long tons; 18.2 short tons)
Electric system(s)Overhead catenary:
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
(Zefiro 300 8-car version)
Braking system(s)Electro-dynamic (regenerative) and electro-pneumatic disc
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The family consists of: the Zefiro 250, which has a top operating speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and is for the moment wholly manufactured in China; the Zefiro 300, which has a top operating speed of 300 km/h (190 mph) but design speed up to 400 km/h (250 mph); and the Zefiro 380, which has a top operating speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) and design speed up to 380 km/h (240 mph).

As of 2024, Zefiros have become a part of the Avelia Stream high speed train family。

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