10 million km Pendolino trains in the colors of PKP … – Railway Market

Trains Pendolino, which since December 2014 run in the colors of PKP Intercity, drove across Poland already 10 million kilometers. In practice, this means almost 21 000 courses and 5.7 million transported passengers on board. On this occasion PKP Intercity, for visitors to Gdansk train station, it has prepared a 10-meter cake in the shape of Pendolino.

Pendolino trains run in the colors of PKP Intercity in December 2014 as a brand InterCity Express Premium. The carrier bought 20 such vehicles that run m. In. Tri-City, Warsaw, Krakow, Katowice, Gliwice, Bielsko-Biala, Wroclaw, Rzeszow, Jelenia Gora and Kolobrzeg. June 25, 2016 r., On the route between Warsaw and the Tri-City, the Pendolino defeated ten million kilometer.

– All Pendolino trains have already completed a total of 10 million kilometers. That’s about the distance that you would have to cross, circled the Earth 250 times at the equator or 13 times to travel from Earth to the Moon and back – says Beata Czemerajda, the press office of PKP Intercity.

– At Alstom, we are proud of the success of the project Pendolino in Poland. In the past 18 months Trains Pendolino demonstrated their reliability, providing passengers with comfort and safety in a variety of weather conditions, both on hot days, during snowfall or during severe frosts – said Artur Fryczkowski, Director of Service Alstom Poland.

on the occasion of this event at the station Gdańsk Main passengers trains PKP Intercity train and visitors can enjoy a piece of the 10-meter track in the shape of a Pendolino train. For arrivals waited too small gifts.

10-meter cake

cake in the shape of Pendolino was prepared by a local patisserie Tri Cool Baby. He was 10 meters long and weighed about 280 kg. Has been used for the production of butter, 20 kg, 40 kg of flour, eggs, 300 and 150 kg 5 kg of cream and chocolate. The design was prepared by confectioners 6, and the process of manufacturing bakery took 48 hours.

– Every detail had to be mapped as a real train. We wanted to be an exact copy of what goes on rails. When working We based on graphic materials, but still our main decorator went to the station to watch the trains. It was a big challenge for us and the largest project that has so far completed – says Paulina Joachimiak, owner of the bakery.

Express InterCity Premium

Vehicles Pendolino is the fastest and most comfortable trains in the fleet of PKP Intercity. On board there are a total of 402 places – 45 in first class and 357 in the second. Adjustable seats in both classes, folding tables, individual lighting and electrical outlet at each site ensure a comfortable journey. The train was adapted to the needs of the blind and visually impaired – Seats marked in Braille, as well as those with reduced mobility. It is with them in mind when entering the third member was mounted lift, which makes getting to the train and exiting people moving on wheelchairs. People with reduced mobility are also provided special transport chair allowing for a stable input to the vehicle.

Pendolino train is also equipped with four racks for bicycles. The compositions are amenities for families – changing the toilet and special compartments. The vehicle can use the catering zone. From April PKP Intercity also introduced a pilot solution – Zone of Silence.