The state-of-the-art concept, air-conditioning, ergonomic seats and panoramic glazing enables a comfortable ride. A walk-through passenger compartment is optimized for platform heights of 550 mm and rapid acceleration. Carbody is articulated and made of four-part welded steel construction with two powered bogies. Three-phase asynchronous traction motors, driven by IGBT converters, enable a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Control and diagnostic microprocessor system connected by modern communications protocols to vehicle subsystems (converters, doors, brakes, suspension) together with ergonomically shaped and airconditioned drivers cabins ensure a comfortable and user-friendly working environment for the driver.