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Siemens Avanto

Built by Siemens

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
800 kW
1,073 hp
Weight
60 t
132,277 lb
Length
36.97 m
121 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2006–2010

Overview of the Siemens Avanto

Discover the Avanto, a modern tram designed for efficient urban and regional transit.

This Siemens-built tram, produced between 2006 and 2010, offers a top speed of 100 km/h, making it ideal for swift passenger transport.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the Avanto features a 5-car formation and a total length of 36.97 meters.

With a width of 2.65 meters and a height of 3.52 meters, it provides a spacious interior, weighing in at 60 tons.

Powered by 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the Avanto boasts a robust 800 kW power output, ensuring reliable performance for services like the SNCF U 25500 and U 25600 classes in France.

Explore the features and capabilities of this versatile tram, a key player in modern rail transportation.

Siemens Avanto technical specifications

Value
SeriesS70/700/Avanto
Built bySiemens · 2006–2010
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output800 kW1,073 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation5 cars
Train length36.97 m121 ft 4 in
Width2.65 m8 ft 8 in
Height3.52 m11 ft 7 in
Weight60 t132,277 lb

Operators of the Siemens Avanto

Railway companies that have operated the Avanto, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF U 25500France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF U 25600France

Siemens Avanto photos

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