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In service
  
2003-present

Constructed
  
2002-2003, 2004-2010

Manufacturer
  
CAF, Siemens, Alstom

Entered service
  
2003

Civia

Formation
  
462: A1-A2 (2-car) 463: A1-A3-A2 (3-car) 464: A1-A4-A3-A2 (4-car) 465: A1-A4-A3-A5-A2 (5-car)

Capacity
  
462: 414 (124 seated) 463: 607 (169 seated) 464: 832 (223 seated) 465: 997 (277 seated)

Civia is the name for a class of electric multiple unit trains built by CAF and Siemens for the RENFE Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain. The first units entered service in 2003.

Contents

The Civia train concept was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality. They have better provision for disabled passengers than older Cercanías trains.

Technical details

Civia units use 3 kV overhead AC electrification. The maximum speed of Civia units in service is 120 km/h, but with modifications they will be able to reach 160 km/h.

Modularity

Civia are modular units - trains can be formed from two, three, four or five cars as required. There are four car types:

  • A1 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
  • A2 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
  • A3 - intermediate car and downstairs WC.
  • A4 - intermediate car with normal floor.
  • Cities and routes

    Civia units operate in the following cities:

  • Asturias
  • Cádiz
  • Catalonia
  • Madrid
  • Málaga
  • Santander
  • Seville
  • Valencia
  • Zaragoza
  • References

    Civia Wikipedia