en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spain's national railway operator Renfe is conducting certification tests for its new CAF 480 series trains at the Velim Test Center in the Czech Republic. The Spanish train project, with an investment of €520 million, covers 70 trains for medium-distance, short-distance, and suburban services. The vehicles are manufactured by CAF at its Beasain plant in the Gipuzkoa province of Spain.

This batch of CAF 480 trains includes 61 Iberian gauge vehicles and 9 standard gauge vehicles. The trains have a maximum operating speed of 200 km/h and can accommodate up to 264 passengers per train. They are equipped with battery systems for end-of-line operations and partially non-electrified sections. The first trains are scheduled to enter service on the Valencia network in 2027, gradually expanding to Renfe's medium-distance and suburban networks.

The Velim Test Center features two closed test loops, with the large loop measuring 13.2 kilometers and capable of test speeds up to 230 km/h. As the 70 CAF 480 trains enter the certification phase, Spain's medium- and short-distance railway vehicle renewal, cross-gauge operations, and battery-assisted running capabilities will continue to advance.

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