Class GTW2/6 "Velios"

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Number series: 501 - 505
UIC numbers: 95 84 520 7501 - 7505
Number built: 5
Number in service: 5 (January 2009)
Introduced: 2008
Axle arrangement: 2'Bo'2'
Continuous power rating: 1100kW
Maximum tractive effort: 80kN
Maximum speed: 140km/h
Weight in working order: 70 tonnes
Length: 40.890m
Floor height: 830mm/996mm
Wheel diameter (new): 860mm/750mm
Transmission: Electric (1500V=)
Builder: Stadler (Switzerland)
Passenger seating: 16 first and 93 second class

Veolia not only took over Nijmegen-Venlo-Roermond (diesel) over from NS, but also Maastricht Randwijck-Maastricht-Heerlen-Kerkrade (electrified). For the first line new diesel trainsets were ordered, and for the second line similar electric trainsets. Five 2-car and three 3-car (both with a short motor compartment) were ordered from Stadler.

During 2008 these new electric trainsets have replaced the trainsets Plan V that were hired from NS at the start of the concession.