Desiro is a brand name of modular train manufactured by Siemens of Germany.
The Desiro can be built as a diesel or electric multiple unit (DMU or EMU). Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The term multiple unit or MU is used to describe a self-propelling train unit capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still Most common are two- and three-parts layouts. Although there are various differences between these trains, the body design is the same. These trains are mostly used for regional services. They are part of a new generation of light, modular trains which have become widespread in many European countries; sometime referred to as light train. These trains are relatively cheap to build and operate. Fast acceleration makes them suitable for train services with a short station distance. However, they are sometimes criticized for their lack of passenger comfort.
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Germany
Germany's Deutsche Bahn introduced Desiro two-part DMUs for local services in 2000. Deutsche Bahn AG ( DB AG, DBAG or DB) is the German national Railway company With a top speed of 120 km/h, these Class 642 units are mainly used for branch lines and secondary main lines. In addition to 234 units purchased by DB until 2007, various private German rail companies are also using Desiro DMUs.
Class 642 is equipped with two MAN diesel engines with 275 or 315 kW each (hydro-mechanic transmission, with retarder). It typically has 100 seats. Up to three units can be operated together, connected by Scharfenberg couplers. A coupling (or a coupler) is a mechanism for connecting Rolling stock in a train The Desiros are quite popular with most passengers due to their good acceleration. As they often replaced push/pull trains, the shorter travel times, for example on the Müglitzbahn, led to an increasing number of passengers.
Originally DB intended to jointly operate modern DMUs of different manufacturers, but due to incompatible software this was not possible. Therefore Class 642 can only mechanically be coupled with other DMUs like the Class 643. The Talent is a Multiple unit Passenger train manufactured by Bombardier Talbot that was developed by Waggonfabrik Talbot in Aachen shortly
Austria
The ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) is currently using about 60 diesel powered Desiro trains called ÖBB 5022. It is based on the Class 642 used by Deutsche Bahn but has got some additional safety installations.
United Kingdom
Siemens uses the name Desiro UK for new DMU and EMU trains used by various United Kingdom train operators. A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a Multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board Diesel An electric multiple unit or EMU is a Multiple unit train consisting of many carriages using Electricity as the motive power The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located There are a number of companies operating trains in the United Kingdom. These trains have a completely different design to the above light train variant. The trainsets have modern facilities, such as biological waste storage tanks, ergonomic seats and spoken announcements. Ergonomics is the Scientific discipline concerned with Designing according to the human needs and the profession that applies theory principles data and methods All the electric units are owned by Angel Trains, whilst the diesel units are owned by HSBC Rail. Angel Trains is the largest of the three major ROSCOs (Rolling Stock Companies in the United Kingdom. HSBC Rail (UK Limited is one of the three major ROSCOs (Rolling Stock Companies in the United Kingdom. Angel and HSBC Rail then lease the units to the train operators.
| Class | Operator | Introduced | Number | Power | Carriages | Door configuration | End gangways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | TransPennine Express | 2006 | 51 | Diesel | 3 | High-volume | No |
| 350 | London Midland | 2004 | 30 | AC/DC electric | 4 | High-volume | Yes |
| 360 | National Express East Anglia | 2003 | 22 | AC electric | 4 | High-volume | No |
| 360 | Heathrow Connect | 2005 | 5 | AC electric | 5 | High-volume | No |
| 444 | South West Trains | 2004 | 45 | DC electric | 5 | Low-volume | Yes |
| 450 | South West Trains | 2003 | 127 | DC electric | 4 | High-volume | Yes |
South West Trains
The first electric Desiro UK units were ordered by South West Trains for both short and long distance service out of Waterloo station to Alton, Basingstoke and the Hampshire/Dorset coast. The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens in Germany The British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" Electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2004 - 2005. The British Rail Class 360 Electric multiple units were built by Siemens in two sub-types from 2000 - 2005. The British Rail Class 360 Electric multiple units were built by Siemens in two sub-types from 2000 - 2005. The British Rail Class 444 (or 5Des) "Desiro" Electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2003-04 The British Rail Class 450 third rail DC EMU (or 4Des began service during 2003 South West Trains ( SWT) is a train operating company operating in the United Kingdom, providing Train services to the south-west of London chiefly Alton is a small market town in Hampshire, England, to the southwest of Farnham. Basingstoke is a town in northeast Hampshire, England It lies across a Valley at the source of the River Loddon. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast They became two different classes, both use the750V DC third rail power supply. Direct current ( DC) is the unidirectional flow of Electric charge.
- 45 x Class 444 five-car units for long distance intercity services which entered traffic in 2004. The British Rail Class 444 (or 5Des) "Desiro" Electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2003-04 "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Nicknamed by South West Trains drivers "Arkwrights" after Ronnie Barker's "Arkwright" in the television comedy Open All Hours because the number 4 is repeated 3 times, often stuttered by drivers on purpose. Ronald William George Barker, OBE (25 September 1929 &ndash 3 October 2005 was an English actor and Comedian, best known for his roles as Norman Stanley Fletcher Open All Hours was a BBC Sitcom written by Roy Clarke which ran for four series (26 episodes in all between 1976 and 1985 with a pilot
- 127 x Class 450 four-car units for commuter services which entered traffic in 2003. The British Rail Class 450 third rail DC EMU (or 4Des began service during 2003 Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The later order for 17 more Class 450 units was completed with all trains in service by late 2006/early 2007. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Class 450 units consist of:
DMSO (Driving Motor Second Open) + TCOL (Trailer Composite Open Lavatory) + TOSLWB (Trailer Open Second Lavatory Wheelchair Bicycle) + DMSO (Driving Motor Second Open)
Class 444 units consist of:
DMSO (Driving Motor Second Open) + TSOLB (Trailer Second Open Lavatory Bicycle) + TSOLB (Trailer Second Open Lavatory Bicycle) + (P)TOSRMBLW (Trailer Open Second Restaurant Micro Buffet Lavatory Wheelchair + DMCL (Driving Motor Composite Lavatory)
Class 444 units differ in appearance from Class 450 units in many ways, most obviously the livery. Class 444 units also have 23m long cars instead of 20m, and the frontal design is also different, with the Class 444 units having no alcove for the springs on the corridor connections by the dumb buffers.
The entire fleet is limited to 100mph, but the Class 444 units were limited to 85mph during their introduction. Class 444 units are used on express services, whereas Class 450 units are generally used on suburban trains. The units can often be found working together in any of the following combinations:
450 + 450
450 + 450 + 450
444 + 444
450 + 444
450 + 444 + 450 (exceeds 12 cars)
444 + 450 + 444 (exceeds 12 cars)
The only ones commonly found in service are the first four as all the other combinations exceed the 12 carriage limit.
National Express East Anglia
The East Anglia train operator National Express East Anglia use 25 kV overhead electric supply units from London Liverpool Street to Clacton/Walton-on-the-Naze, Harwich and Ipswich. East Anglia is often used as a shorthand for the Kingdom of the East Angles. National Express East Anglia is a Train operating company and brand name of London Eastern Railway Ltd in the United Kingdom. Liverpool Street station, also called London Liverpool Street, is a major railway station and connected London Underground station in the north eastern History Clacton was the site of the lower Palaeolithic Clactonian industry of flint tool manufacture Walton-on-the-Naze is a small town in Essex, England, on the North Sea coast in the Tendring district Harwich (ˈhærɪdʒ is a town in Essex England and one of the Haven ports, located on the coast with the North Sea Ipswich ( ˈɪpswɪtʃ is a Non-metropolitan district and the County town of Suffolk, England on the Estuary of the River Orwell
- 21 x Class 360 four-car units, entered traffic in 2003. The British Rail Class 360 Electric multiple units were built by Siemens in two sub-types from 2000 - 2005.
Heathrow Connect
The stopping service between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Connect, uses similar 25 kV overhead electric supply units. London Paddington station, also known as London Paddington, or just simply Paddington, is a major National Rail and London Underground station Heathrow Connect is a train service in London provided by Heathrow Express and First Great Western, connecting Heathrow Airport with Paddington
- 5 x Class 360 four-car units, entered traffic in June 2005. The British Rail Class 360 Electric multiple units were built by Siemens in two sub-types from 2000 - 2005. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
London Midland
As part of the West Coast Main Line modernisation the former Strategic Rail Authority ordered thirty Class 350 25 kV overhead sets for use on stopping services. The West Coast Main Line (WCML is a busy mixed-traffic railway route in the United Kingdom. In existence from from 2001 to 2006 the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA was a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom set up under the Transport Act 2000 The British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" Electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2004 - 2005. They are operated by London Midland (ex. London Midland is a Train operating company in the United Kingdom. Central Trains/Silverlink). Central Trains was a Train operating company in the United Kingdom, running local and long-distance services in central England. Silverlink Train Services Ltd was a Train operating company in the United Kingdom. These units were originally ordered as Class 450 third rail units for South West Trains, however following a review by the Strategic Rail Authority they were diverted to the West Coast Main Line.
Department for Transport proposals for rail services following the completion of modernisation of the West Coast Main Line (planned for 2009) call for these units to be employed on an improved regular-interval stopping train service from London Euston along the Trent Valley route (Northampton - Rugby - Nuneaton - Tamworth - Stafford) to Crewe or possibly be extended to Liverpool. Crewe railway station is one of the most historic Railway stations in the world Liverpool Lime Street railway station on Lime Street is a mainline and underground Railway station serving the city centre of Liverpool, England In the interim period, the trains are operated by London Midland between London Euston and Northampton, and between Northampton, Birmingham, Crewe, Liverpool, and Preston.
- 30 x Class 350 four-car units, entered traffic 2004. The British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" Electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2004 - 2005. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
A further 37 units have now been ordered. These will be designated class 350/2 and will be operated by London Midland. London Midland is a Train operating company in the United Kingdom. Deliveries are expected to commence in late 2008.
TransPennine Express
To fulfil their franchise commitment TransPennine Express has ordered the first diesel variant of the Desiro UK for use on intercity service across the north of England. First TransPennine Express is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
- 51 x Class 185 three-car units, entered traffic in 2006. The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens in Germany Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Romania
Caile Ferate Romane (CFR), the national railway operator of Romania, is one of the largest users of Siemens Desiro trainsets (the light train variant). A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a Multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board Diesel Căile Ferate Române (translated "Romanian Railways" abbreviated as CFR) is the official designation of the State Railway carrier Căile Ferate Române (translated "Romanian Railways" abbreviated as CFR) is the official designation of the State Railway carrier CFR, which is currently going through a process of modernisation to make it Eastern Europe's premier railway carrier, has bought many Desiro trainsets and uses them on all train types like IC, "Rapid", "Accelerat" and "Personal", but a big part on "Rapid" trains, express train type. CFR is also planning to use them as part of a proposed commuter railway in Bucharest and Ilfov county. For more information on routes, see Caile Ferate Romane. Căile Ferate Române (translated "Romanian Railways" abbreviated as CFR) is the official designation of the State Railway carrier
Greece
In Greece eight (8) diesel DMU2 Desiro trains were in use temporarily by the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE), during 2004-2005 and again in 2007 for Athens-Chalkis, Athens-Kalampaka, Athens-Corinth and Athens-Airport services. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Organismós Sidirodrómon Elládos ( Greek: Οργανισμός Σιδηροδρόμων Ελλάδος, the Hellenic Railways Organisation is the Afterwards they were returned to their owner (Hellenic Shipyards S. A. ) who sold them to another customer abroad.
Also OSE operates twenty (20) electric EMU5 Desiro trainsets equipped for the 25 kV overhead catenary system. They operate on the Neratziotisa-Athens Airport suburban section and on the newly electrified Thessaloniki-Litochoro mainline section for a stopping service (advertised as suburban). This service is expected to reach Larissa within 2008.
Hungary
At present 23 diesel Desiros in service at MÁV mainly on secondary line Budapest-Esztergom as suburban trains and on weekends as InterCity-trains from Budapest to Baja and to Sátoraljaújhely and back. Hungarian State Railways ( Magyar Államvasutak or MÁV) is the railway company of Hungary, separated to MÁV Start Zrt Esztergom (known by alternative names) is a City in northern Hungary, about 50 km north-west of the Capital Budapest. Baja ('bɒjɒ is a city in southern Hungary. It is the second largest city in Bács-Kiskun county after the county seat Kecskemét. Sátoraljaújhely (archaic; Nové Mesto pod Šiatrom איהעל ( ihel) or אוהעלי ( Oheley) is a town located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county
Bulgaria
In 2005 and 2006, the Bulgarian State Railways began operating Desiro trains as part of an €67 million deal with Siemens AG for a total of 25 Diesel multiple unit. The Bulgarian State Railways (Български държавни железници Balgarski darzhavni zheleznitsi, abbreviated as БДЖ BDZ) are Bulgaria Sofia (София ˈsɔfija is the Capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, with a population of 1395568 in the Capital Municipality Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Bulgarian State Railways (Български държавни железници Balgarski darzhavni zheleznitsi, abbreviated as БДЖ BDZ) are Bulgaria Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a Multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board Diesel As of 22 March 2006, 16 of the trains had been delivered and a number of them serve the Sofia-Kyustendil-Sofia line. Sofia (София ˈsɔfija is the Capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, with a population of 1395568 in the Capital Municipality Kyustendil (Кюстендил historically bg Велбъжд Velbazhd) is a town in the very west of Bulgaria, and the capital of Kyustendil Province Sofia (София ˈsɔfija is the Capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, with a population of 1395568 in the Capital Municipality Another €117 million deal for 25 EMUs has also been signed with Siemens AG, with deliveries expecting to finish until the end of 2007. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The EMUs will be furnished in Varna, where BDZ and Siemens AG are set to establish a joint venture company. Varna (Варна is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv
United States
The SPRINTER, serving Northern San Diego County, California, United States between Oceanside and Escondido along a 25 km (22 mi) railway line, has twelve married pairs of Siemens VT642 Desiro DMUs delivered in August 2006 to the operator North County Transit District (NCTD). The SPRINTER is a Light rail line operating between Oceanside and Escondido California, United States. San Diego County is a County located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California. Escondido ( "eskun-DEE-doe") is a city located in northern San Diego County California just north of the city of San Diego. The North County Transit District ( NCTD) is the agency responsible for Public transportation in North San Diego County California, United States Service began on March 9, 2008, serving fifteen stations. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Malaysia
The 57km KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit airport rail link uses the Desiro ET 425 M four-car Electric Multiple Units[1]. KLIA Ekspres is a non-stop airport rail link service between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA (at is a rail service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA operated by Express Rail Link Kuala Lumpur International Airport commonly known as KLIA is one of Asia 's major aviation hubs along with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, Hong 12 trainsets are currently in operation.
- 8 trains are used for the non stop Express Rail Link service between Kuala Lumpur central station and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- 4 trains serve five stations for the Commuter Rail Service
These EMUs have a commercial maximum speed of 160 km/h
Thailand
Nine 25 kV AC Desiro UK EMUs based on the Heathrow Connect Class 360/2 will be used for the Suvarnabhumi Airport Link which is currently under construction in Bangkok. KLIA Ekspres is a non-stop airport rail link service between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA (at Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a Transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur International Airport commonly known as KLIA is one of Asia 's major aviation hubs along with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, Hong is a rail service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA operated by Express Rail Link The Suvarnabhumi Airport Link is an Airport rail link under construction from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the planned City Air Terminal in Makkasan, Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest [2]
Slovenia
Slovenian Railways also has some Desiro units, designated as DESIRO EMG 312 SR 31E. Slovenske železnice (SŽ ( Slovenian Railways) is the state Railway of Slovenia, created in 1991 from the Ljubljana division of the former They are used around Ljubljana and Maribor. Ljubljana ( is the largest and Capital city of Slovenia. It is located in the center of the country and is a mid-sized city of some 270000 inhabitants Maribor (historical German name de ''Marburg an der Drau'' is the second largest City in Slovenia.
References
- ^ Siemens - Express Rail Link Kuala Lumpur
- ^ Bangkok Airport Express to change city travel. Railway Gazette International December 2005. Railway Gazette International is a monthly business journal covering the Railway, metro, Light rail and Tram industries worldwide
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