Product Features and Details
FLIRT 3 electric multiple unit, Class 427, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
Consisting of two power cars and three intermediate cars.
New design!
- Two powerful motors, one in each end car
- Pantographs with innovative mounting
- Elaborately detailed roof area, partially finished with etched parts
The FLIRT 3 (Flinker Leichter Innovativer Regional-Triebzug – Fast Light Innovative Regional Multiple Unit) is a modern commuter train from the Swiss manufacturer Stadler Rail, specifically designed for use in regional and S-Bahn (suburban rail) services. Since its market launch in 2012, the FLIRT 3 has been one of the best-selling electric multiple unit families in Europe and impresses with its modularity, energy efficiency, and high level of passenger comfort.
The FLIRT 3 is a low-floor electric multiple unit and consists of several car units coupled with Jacobs bogies. Depending on customer requirements, the vehicle length, number of seats, and drive power can be flexibly configured – typical configurations include three to six vehicles. The vehicles reach a top speed of up to 160 km/h and are designed for high acceleration in high-frequency, scheduled operation.
