Electric Double-Decker Multiple Unit KISS for WESTbahn

Since 2011, WESTbahn has been operating Intercity services between Vienna and Salzburg using KISS double-decker multiple units on an open-access basis. Thanks to the excellent availability of the trains, WESTbahn scores highly on punctuality against the competition and has seen a sharp rise in passenger numbers. WESTbahn ordered 15 additional formations from Stadler in October 2019 to replace the 17 existing vehicles (eight six-car and nine four-car KISS trains), which were sold to Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr AG. Stadler supplies a total of 15 six-car formations. The new double-decker multiple units are 150 metres long. The comfort level of all carriages meets first-class standards. The end carriage 600, with its 2+1 seating, is in Plus class. Thanks to the pressure-resistant design, a newly integrated fire detection system and a further bogie upgrade, levels of comfort are even higher. As such, the scheduled route extension to ermany, and possibly Switzerland, can go ahead. All intermediate carriages have a modern bistro where passengers can purchase refreshments, and there are separate toilets in all carriages. Furthermore, a PRM WC is located in the intermediate carriage 400. For the benefit of passengers, stewards are on board the trains throughout the journey. The trains reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h. The new vehicles will be delivered to WESTbahn in 2021.

• Lightweight car bodies in integral aluminium design in accordance with the latest standards for crashworthiness (EN 15227) and car body strength (EN 12663)

• Motor and trailer bogies with pneumatic suspension

• Fire detection system in all areas

• Upgrade to ETCS BL3

• Air conditioning for passenger compartments and driver’s cab with fresh air circulating via the perforated ceiling, and a panel heating system

• Bright, passenger-friendly interior with individual scope for design

• Bistros in the intermediate carriages

• Twelve pressure-resistant passenger doors on each side for rapid passenger boarding and alighting

• Vacuum toilet system with wheelchair access

• Passenger WLAN in all passenger compartments

• Seat reservation system

• Ergonomically and comfortably designed working environment to prevent driver fatigue

• User-friendly passenger information system

• Driver’s cab for operation with driver and assistant

• Redundant drive equipment with eight powertrains with water-cooled IGBT power converters

• Vehicle control system with train bus and diagnostics computer (CAN-open bus)

• Clear layout of passenger compartments for passenger orientation and safety