TGV PBKA (Thalys)

In service 1998–present
Manufacturer GEC-Alsthom
Family name TGV
Constructed 1995–1998
Number built 17 trainsets
Formation 10 cars
Capacity 377 seats
Operator(s) Thalys
Specifications
Train length 200 m (656 ft 2 in)
Maximum speed 320 km/h (199 mph) (Design) / 300 km/h (186 mph) (Service)
Weight 383 t (377 long tons; 422 short tons)
Power output 8,800 kW (11,800 hp) / 3,680 kW (4,930 hp)
 
Electric system(s) Catenary
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV ​16 2⁄3 Hz AC
1,500 V DC
3,000 V DC
Current collection method Pantograph
 
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge