AV2009 Series Fulmine
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| AV2009 Series | |
|---|---|
 Cacerta Royal Rail Line AV2009 series on the Vichenza-Cesena Line in 2009. | |
| Manufacturer | Alenia Industrial, Crocetto Heavy Industries |
| Replaced | AV1992 Series, AV1997 Series |
| Constructed | 2007—Present |
| Entered service | 11 May 2009 |
| Number in service | 640 vehicles (40 sets) as of 14 April 2018 |
| Predecessor | AV1997 Series |
| Formation | 16 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 1,500 |
| Operator(s) | Cacertian Royal Rail Lines |
| Line(s) served | Vichenza-Cesena Fulmine, Vichenza-Anzio Fulmine |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminum |
| Train length | 408.560 m (1,340 ft 5 in) |
| Car length | 25.535 m (83 ft 9 in) |
| Width | 3.265 m (10 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 4.400 m (14 ft 5 in) |
| Floor height | 1.360 m (4 ft 5 in) |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Weight | 1,067 tonnes (1,050 long tons; 1,176 short tons) |
| Acceleration | 2.6 km/h/s (1.6 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC, 60 Hz overhead catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Pneumatic, regenerative |
The AV2009 Series is a Cacertian Fulmine high-speed train with tilting capability developed jointly by Alenia Industrial and Crocetto Heavy Industries for use on various lines throughout the Kingdom. The trains entered regular service in May 2009 making its maiden journey between Vichenza and Cesena.
AV2009 trains have a maximum operating speed of 300 km/h with a one degree tilt that allows them to maintain a 230 km/h speed on 2,500 m curves. They currently have the fastest acceleration rate among currently operating Fulmine trains and are capable of traveling between Vichenza and Cesena 1 hour and 4 minutes.