Renfe Class 100

Renfe Class 100
Renfe Class 100 high-speed train at Lyon-Part-Dieu station
Series 100 train at Lyon-Part-Dieu station
Tourist-class interior of a Renfe S-100 train
Interior of an S-100 train
Stock typeHigh-speed electric multiple unit
In service1992–present
ManufacturerGEC-Alsthom / CAF
Family nameTGV
Entered serviceApril 1992
Refurbished2007–2012
Number in service22 trainsets
Formation10 cars
Capacity329 seats
332 seats after refurbishment
OperatorRenfe Operadora
Specifications
Car body constructionWelded steel
Train length200.150 m (656 ft 8 in)
Car length
  • Power cars: 22.130 m (72 ft 7 in)
  • End trailers: 21.845 m (71 ft 8 in)
  • Intermediate trailers: 18.700 m (61 ft 4 in)
Width
  • Power cars: 2.814 m (9 ft 2+3⁄4 in)
  • Trailers: 2.904 m (9 ft 6+3⁄8 in)
Height4.28 m (14 ft 1⁄2 in)
WheelbaseBogie: 3.000 m (9 ft 10.1 in)
Maximum speed300 km/h (190 mph)
Weight
  • 392.6 t (386.4 long tons; 432.8 short tons) empty
  • 421.5 t (414.8 long tons; 464.6 short tons) normal load
Axle load17.2 t (16.9 long tons; 19.0 short tons)
Traction systemThyristor / GTO chopper control
Traction motors8 × self-piloted synchronous three-phase motors
Power output
  • 8,800 kW (11,800 hp) at 25 kV AC
  • 5,400 kW (7,200 hp) under 3 kV DC
Tractive effort
  • 220 kN (49,000 lbf) starting
  • 105.6 kN (23,700 lbf) at 300 km/h (190 mph)
Auxiliaries500 V DC auxiliary supply
Electric systems25 kV 50 Hz AC and 3 kV DC(nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′(2)′(2)′(2)′(2)′(2)′(2)′(2)′2′+Bo′Bo′
Wheels driven16 out of 52
Braking systemsRheostatic, electro-pneumatic automatic, immobilisation and parking brakes
Safety systemsLZB, ASFA
Coupling systemScharfenberg coupler
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Notes/references

The Renfe Class 100 is a high-speed train used for AVE services by the Renfe Operadora, in Spain. It was the first high-speed train put into service in Spain, in 1992.