Spanish Design for Russian Trains

Spanish Design for Russian Trains The Spanish company Talgo has signed an agreement with the Russian state rail body RZD to design and manufacture new trains. Spain, February 21, 2013 -- The importance of this agreement between the Spa nish company and the... More

Spanish Design for Russian Trains The Spanish company Talgo has signed an agreement with the Russian state rail body RZD to design and manufacture new trains. Spain, February 21, 2013 -- The importance of this agreement between the Spa nish company and the Russian rail operator lies in the fact that the Russian rail sector is the second largest in the world, with overnight trains being required to cover 98% of the huge distances in this country. Talgo’s capaci ty to design and supply trains therefore provides the perfect solution to th e Russian company RZD’s needs and its plans to overhaul its fleet of passeng er carriages by 2030. According to Talgo, this agreement “will make it possible to develop a mode rn train with all the latest features, which will meet 100% of the Russian market’s needs in terms of technology and comfort”. The company will adapt its rail technology to Russia’s specific needs in terms of climate, inside space, gauge and regulations. This agreement undersco Less