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| WESTbahn Class 4100 | |
|---|---|
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| Manufacturer | CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. |
| Family name | CRRC DDEMU |
| Constructed | 2021-Present |
| Entered service | 2025 (Planned) |
| Number built | 4 |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Formation | 6 cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | 4100 001-004 |
| Capacity | 571 seats, 1280 maximum |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminum |
| Train length | 158 metres (518 ft) |
| Width | 2,800 millimetres (9.2 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 200 kilometres per hour (120 mph) |
| Axle load | 20t |
| Electric system(s) | |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Minimum turning radius | 100m |
| Safety system(s) | ETCS Level 2, LZB, PZB |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The WESTbahn class 4100 or CRRC DDEMU is a bi-level electric multiple unit (EMU) built by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive (CRRC ZELC) for Austrian railway company WESTbahn Management GmbH.
It is designed to meet the TSI standards of the European Union (EU) and is configured as 6-car set. It is also equipped with a dual AC drive system and multiple signaling systems to meet the transportation needs of operating in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Name
It is designated as Class 4100 by the European rail authorities and DDEMU (Double-deck electric multiple unit) by its manufacturer CRRC ZELC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese state owned railway manufacturer CRRC.
History
2019
CRRC ZELC has bid for a contract to supply a complete fleet of trains to WESTbahn, in order to replace its fleet of Stadler KISS 1 and KISS 2 which was sold to DB Fernverkehr to complete is modernization of the Intercity rolling stock pool.
2021
The first DDEMU was unveiled in China on May 31, with a rollout ceremony held at the CRRC ZELC factory in Zhuzhou, Hunan province of China. The CRRC president Sun Yongcai, the CEO of WESTbahn Erich Forster and the Chinese ambassador Li Xiaosi attended the ceremony remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic policies with Sun in Beijing, Forster and Li in Vienna.
2022
In march, the first Class 4100 arrives in Europe and begins its testing process in VUZ Velim, a rolling stock testing facility in Cerhenice, Czech Republic.
2023
Class 4100 begins its testing process in Germany and Austria, being seen at different locations including DB Systemtechnik site in Munich, Germany and Wien Meidling station in Austria.
Features
Frame
The DDEMU is designed with a light-weight aluminum body shell that incorporate composite materials including high-strength carbon fiber and glass fiber elements.
Cabin
Being equipped with both first and second class seating, the 6-car set is able to offer 571 seats, but with its maximum capacity, it can hold 1280 passengers across its 6 wagens.
Each car is equipped with a vending machine and a self-service coffee machine, as is typical among the WESTbahn standard cabin. There are also wheel chair spaces and bicycle storage zone installed.
Onboard Wi-Fi network is also selected to ensure a better passenger experience and access for ticket sales and seat reservation system for the staff.
Cab
The driver’s room is designed under the latest TSI standard. A typical standard European control desk layout can be seen in front of the driver’s seat.
Multiple signalling systems are installed to ensure operations across at least 3 German-speaking regions, with ETCS level 1/2 for upgraded lines in Austria, Germany and the entire Switzerland, LZB/PZB for Austria and Germany.
References
- ^ "DDEMU for WESTbahn, Austria". CRRC ZELC EUROPE. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- International2021-06-02T15:25:00+01:00, Railway Gazette. "CRRC Zhuzhou rolls out double-deck Westbahn EMU". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "[EU] Westbahn's new CRRC train on tests in VUZ Velim [video]". Railcolor News. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2024-12-25.