description AVE S-100 (Alstom) Overview
The AVE S-100 is a fleet of high-speed electric multiple units operated by Renfe in Spain, closely derived from the French TGV Atlantique design. Manufactured by Alstom (then GEC-Alsthom), the trains were introduced in 1992 to inaugurate the Madrid–Seville high-speed rail line. Operating at speeds up to 300 km/h on standard-gauge tracks, these trainsets feature power cars at both ends and articulated passenger carriages.
help AVE S-100 (Alstom) FAQ
When did the Renfe AVE S-100 enter service?
The AVE S-100 entered service in 1992 when Renfe inaugurated Spain's first high-speed route between Madrid and Seville. Alstom designed and built the trains, which were closely derived from the French TGV Atlantique. [Alstom](https://www.alstom.com/es/press-releases-news/2012/4/alstom-celebra-el-20-aniversario-del-primer-tren-de-alta-velocidad-de-espana)
How fast can the AVE S-100 travel?
The S-100 was designed for commercial operation at up to 300 km/h. That speed made it suitable for Spain's new dedicated high-speed railway rather than the older Iberian-gauge network. [Alstom](https://www.alstom.com/es/press-releases-news/2012/4/alstom-celebra-el-20-aniversario-del-primer-tren-de-alta-velocidad-de-espana)
Is the AVE S-100 the same train as a French TGV Atlantique?
The S-100 is not simply a French TGV transferred to Spain, but it is closely derived from the TGV Atlantique design. Renfe's version was adapted for Spanish signalling, power systems, and operating requirements. [Alstom](https://www.alstom.com/es/press-releases-news/2012/4/alstom-celebra-el-20-aniversario-del-primer-tren-de-alta-velocidad-de-espana)
Which route made the AVE S-100 famous?
The class became famous on the Madrid to Seville high-speed line, which opened Spain's high-speed era in 1992. Renfe used the S-100 to provide the country's first regular 300 km/h high-speed service. [Alstom](https://www.alstom.com/es/press-releases-news/2012/4/alstom-celebra-el-20-aniversario-del-primer-tren-de-alta-velocidad-de-espana)
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