Spurt (Dutch Railways)
Spurt (Dutch pronunciation: [spɵrt]) is a trade name used by Arriva Netherlands for certain passenger rail services operated in that country. The services are typically operated by Stadler GTW articulated railcars. The current Arriva fleet includes both 2-car (GTW 2/6) and 3-car (GTW 2/8) variants and both Electric and Diesel powered examples. Eight of the units are equipped for operation through to Leer in Germany.
Accidents and incidents
On 23 February 2016, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a crane on a level crossing at Dalfsen, Overijssel. One person was killed and six were injured.
Models
A model of the Arriva Spurt liveried GTW 2/6 (Diesel Version) in HO Scale (1:87) has recently (Dec 2011) been produced by German model manufacturer PIKO as model no 59526 (DC 2-rail version) and no 59326 (AC 3-rail version).
External links
- Media related to Arriva Spurt at Wikimedia Commons
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