FLIRT
FLIRT stands for "Fast Light Innovative Regional Train" and is manufactured by the Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Flirt for S-Bahn and regional transport. The low-floor trains have high acceleration and good braking capability with low mass.
Key data
| Seats | 181-273 |
|---|---|
| Power | 2,600 kW |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Total weight (empty) | 105.2-144.8 t |
| Length over coupling | 58,166-90,378 mm |
| Width | 2,880 mm |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Features
- Three-unit, four-unit and five-unit electric trains with Jacobs bogies
- Multiple traction with up to four railcars
- Extremely smooth-running
- Air-conditioned interior
- Low floors throughout, meaning no steps on the train (until the areas behind the engine room at the end of coaches A and B)
- Four multipurpose areas for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles, including two large areas with accessible toilet
- Two accessible toilets
- On-board CCTV
- Modern ticket machine (except for RE 3 and RE 13)
- Electric sockets in first class and some in second class
