SŽ series 310 is a high-speed tilting EMU used on the InterCitySlovenija premium train service in Slovenia, operated by Slovenske železnice since September 24, 2000. It is based on the Italian ETR 460 commonly known as Pendolino. The train is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 200 km/h, and uses 3 kV DC overhead wire.
InterCitySlovenija links the major cities of Slovenia in one line: Ljubljana, Celje and Maribor, with frequent service that acts as a high-speed shuttle. Tilting trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h on the sections Maribor - Pragersko, Pragersko - Slovenska Bistrica and Grobelno - Sentjur. The train is made up of three cars: two 2nd class cars and one 1st class car. The trains provide disabled access, as well as an onboard Wi-Fi and a snack bar.
Slovenske železnice bought in the year 2000 three trainsets, which currently operate on the Ljubljana - Maribor route.
One SŽ series 310 trainset was also used on international services, connecting Venice Santa Lucia to Ljubljana as Eurocity 50/51 Casanova from December 14, 2003, to April 1, 2008. From December 12, 2004, to December 10, 2005, this service was extended to Maribor, with Intercity connections from and to Graz in Austria.
Technical specifications
General characteristics Manufacturer Fiat Ferroviaria, Italy Year of manufacture 2000 Trainset Formation Motor car MU310 + intermediate coach 316 + Motor car MU310 Wheel arrangement (1Ao)(Ao1) + 2′2′ + (1Ao)(Ao1) Crew One driver Performance Voltage 3 kV DC Total power output 2,000 kW Maximum speed 200 km/h Maximum speed when hauled by a locomotive 80 km/h Tilting system Hydraulic, maximum tilt of 8° Dimensions Total length 81.2 m Motor car length 27.2 m Intermediate coach length 25.0 m Width 2,800 mm Height 3,730 mm Wheel diameter 890 mm Minimum curve radius 250 m in service; 110 m in workshops Weight Empty weight 152 t Service weight 164 t Empty weight per motor car 51 t Empty weight of intermediate coach 50 t Maximum axle load 14.0 t, motor cars; 13.3 t, intermediate coach Linear load 2.0 t/m Electrical equipment Auxiliary power supply 380 V, 50 Hz Battery voltage 72 V DC Auxiliary lighting 24 V DC Heating power 108 kW Braking and safety systems Braking systems SAB-WABCO pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, electrodynamic, magnetic track and manual brakes Braking mass, pneumatic and electromagnetic brakes 351 t Braking mass, pneumatic brakes 284 t Braking mass, manual brakes 48 t Braking percentage, pneumatic and electromagnetic brakes 214% Braking percentage, pneumatic brakes 173% Vigilance device Parizzi Speedometer Deuta Train protection system Indusi I 60 R Radio AEG Passenger accommodation First-class seats 30 Second-class seats 134 Wheelchair spaces 2 Total capacity 164 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces Onboard facilities Air conditioning, bar and telephone
Source: Slovenske železnice Group.
References
External links
Map of Slovenian rail network ICS Pendolino SŽ 310 - YouTube Playlist - 55 videos