The motor cars of the train are technologically similar to those of TGV Duplex sets, except that they have a single deck. The trains feature seats including in business class Comfort 1 and in standard class Comfort 2.
Pendolino Tilting Trains Pendolino high-speed trains, manufactured by Alstom, are designed to run at speeds of up to kmph on both high-speed and conventional lines. The Pendolino trains currently run in 11 countries and are certified to travel in 13 countries, with more than trains operating worldwide.
The dual voltage electric trains are equipped with variable gauge axles and are specially designed for high-speed services on the Iberian gauge in Spain.
The trains in the series are manufactured by Talgo and Bombardier, and are operated by Renfe for its Alvia services in Spain. The Class services in Spain commenced operations in and 45 units are currently operational in the country. The trains are constructed of aluminium and feature 11 coaches and two drive heads. The train weighs about t at full load, has a car width of 2.
The front end system for the trains was developed by Voith. The longest high speed rail networks in China The rapid expansion of high speed rail networks in China has attracted much attention. Join Our Newsletter Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here. News Analysis Features Comment Projects. Guidelines Shortlists Join Our Newsletter - Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here.
Must Read. Once these seats are taken, you will need to purchase a full-fare ticket. We advise you to reserve the trains as far in advance as possible. You can start making reservations up to 3 months in advance. How to make reservations for the Thalys You can reserve your seat on the Thalys in the following ways: Through our Reservation Service Through the Rail Planner App At the website of the Belgian Railways select tab 'Interrail' Reservation fees Starting February 18, Thalys will introduce new prices for the reservations on their trains.
Travel classes on Thalys trains There are 3 travel classes on Thalys trains: Standard class: available for 1st and 2nd class Pass holders Comfort class: available for only 1st Pass holders Premium class: available for only 1st class Pass holders - this grants you access to the Thalys lounge and catering at your seat. Added value to your trip The Thalys is an exceptionally comfortable train, offering free WiFi, individual power sockets, and free newspapers.
Facilities and services. Operated by:. Thalys high-speed train crossings fields in France. Thalys train at Paris Gare du Nord. Related Pages. France by Train Top Destinations. France by Train. TGV high-speed train. More information about luggage arrangements on European trains. Left luggage lockers at stations. As with most European trains, there's no check-in, you just walk into the station, look at the indicator boards to find your train and get on, any time before it leaves. Doors may be closed a minute or two before departure.
It should only take a couple of minutes, but when joining Thalys in Paris or Lille it's best to arrive at least minutes before your train. It's largely security theatre to reassure passengers, there are no similar checks at other stations, other than a possible ID check in Brussels which may take a few minutes. There is WiFi on all Thalys trains, now free of charge in all classes. Baby changing facilities are available in car 7, 17 or Children under 12 are no longer allowed to travel alone on Thalys trains.
Brussels Central is only 5 minutes walk from the historic Grande Place. Brussels Luxembourg is the station closest to the EU Parliament. Trains run every few minutes. Folding bicycles and bikes in zip-up bike bags no bigger than cm x 90cm are carried, but not undismantled bikes. There's more detailed information at www.
For information on taking bikes by train in Europe, see the bike by train page. UK travellers should remember that Eurostar doesn't take dogs, see the Taking your dog by train page for alternatives. Wheelchair spaces are provided in car 1, 11 or 21, together with wheelchair-accessible toilets. There's more information for travellers with disabilities at www. If you have an Interrail or Eurail pass you must pay a special fare for Thalys.
This assumes your pass covers all the countries you will pass through. You can't make passholder bookings at thalys. You are emailed your Thalys or Eurostar e-ticket. This method works whether your pass is an Interrail or Eurail pass, it doesn't matter. Passholder places are controlled by quota so it's not guaranteed there'll be any passholder places left at short notice, even if there are seats left on the train.
First class railpass holders can also use these Dutch lounges. In Brussels, the lounge is outside the station, walk out of the main exit on the platform 1 side of the station and turn left, it's on the other side of the road almost at the end of that street, the Place Victor Horta. In Paris the Thalys lounge is in the rue de Dunquerque just outside Paris Gare du Nord, walk out of the station main exit and turn right along the station facade and beyond it across the road down the side of the station with the taxi rank in it.
Meal, coffee or beer before boarding In Paris , the Brasserie Terminus Nord www. Click here for two other great dining recommendations near the Gare du Nord. In Brussels, see Brussels Midi information here. In Amsterdam for a coffee, beer or meal before boarding the train to Brussels or Paris, try the beautifully retro Grand Cafe 1e Klas on platform 2B - give my regards to the cockatoo on the bar A Thalys to Paris at Amsterdam Centraal station This Amsterdam Centraal, on platform 2b.
Luggage : It's easy - just bring your bags on board and place your suitcase on the racks.
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