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Thalys Trains - Discovering the High Speed Thalys Rail Network

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The Thalys Trains - About the High Speed Thalys Rail Service

Thalys Train Picture

Thalys Train Picture: Thalys coming into the station

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The Thalys is known as "The Red Train" for the color of its wedgy engine. Two different train sets are used, each has the following characteristics:

8 synchronous AC traction motors, producing 8.800 kW. Each set weighs 385 tons and has a length of 200 meters. Each Thalys train set features 377 seats--120 in Comfort 1 (first class) and 257 in Comfort 2 (second class).

Next, we'll show you how to buy a ticket and board the Thaly's train.

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