- Configuration: Electric train, non-articulated 8 cars with distributed power (DM1-TT2-M3-T4-T5-M6-TT7-DM8)
- Interoperability: TSI Compliance, possibility of operations on 7 European corridors
- Speed: 360 km/h commercial, 400 km/h maximum
- Acceleration: 0.7 m/s2 at start
- Line Voltage: 25 kV 50Hz 3 kV cc 1.5 kV cc 15 kVca (option)
- Maximum Power: 9800 kW
- Type Inverter: 16 water-cooled IGBT Inverter, 16 asynchronous motors (50% motorised axles)
- Bogie Wheelbase: 2850 mm
- Total Length: 202m
- Bodyshell Material: Light Alloy
- Doors per Side: 14 (incl. 1 dedicated door for PRM)
- Door Width: 900 mm
- Seats: 455 (10 EXEC, 69 BUS, 76 PRM, 30 STD)
- Seat Arrangement: 1 class 2+2, 2 class 2+2
- Seating Pitch: 1 class 1880/950 mm, 2 class 1850/800 mm
- Toilets: 14 (incl.1 per PRM + 1 for catering staff)
- Services: Special car with bistro area, conductor cabin, wheelchair area, toilet HK, toilet for catering staff
- Designer: Bertone
This train is designed to reach a top train speed of 400 km/h and it is suitable to operate on the European network (France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium), overcoming infrastructure limitations, in particular the different power supplies and several types of signalling in operation across Europe.
The aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art solutions for energy saving, ensure unmatched operational efficiency, which have awarded the ETR1000 the record of the fastest train ever mass-produced in Europe - with the best acceleration, noise-reduction, less vibrations and low environmental impact.
The use of light alloys for the vehicle bodyshell and for the furniture, beyond providing an optimal mass/power ratio, will allow enhanced material recovery with reduced impact on the environment at the end of life for the vehicles. The train stems from a design oriented around sustainability: high performance with 85% of recyclable materials and 95% renewable materials.
The partnership (Hitachi Rail-Bombardier) signed the first contract for the design and production of the first 50 ETR1000 high speed trains in 2010. The first four vehicles entered into revenue service in April 2015. On June 2019, the partnership signed a new contract with Trenitalia for the supply of an additional 14 ETR1000 trains.
Each train has a total length of around 200 metres and capacity for around 460 passengers, who can benefit from many features enhancing their travel experience, including: high thermal and acoustic insulation, LED lighting, climate control, food service, suitable access for people with reduced mobility, on-board monitors, WiFi and sockets for PCs.
All ETR1000 high speed trains are designed and built in Italy, and the trains are in revenue service on the Italian high speed rail network with the commercial name of "Frecciarossa" meaning "Red Arrow".
