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SBB kicks off 2023 with overhaul of Astoro train sets

An Astoro train set exiting the Gotthard Base Tunnel © SBB CFF FFS

Swiss railway operator SBB will be working to renovate and upgrade its fleet of 19 Astoro train sets in the coming five years. The first train arrived at the Bellinzona maintenance centre on Monday, having covered some 900,000 kilometres. The Astoro trains first entered service in 2004 and are set for another 15 following the upgrades.

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SBB international train

SBB kicks off 2023 with overhaul of Astoro train sets

An Astoro train set exiting the Gotthard Base Tunnel © SBB CFF FFS

Swiss railway operator SBB will be working to renovate and upgrade its fleet of 19 Astoro train sets in the coming five years. The first train arrived at the Bellinzona maintenance centre on Monday, having covered some 900,000 kilometres. The Astoro trains first entered service in 2004 and are set for another 15 following the upgrades.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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