Spurt (Dutch Railways)
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Spurt (Dutch pronunciation: [spʏrt]) is a trade name used by Arriva Netherlands for most of the Stadler GTW trains operated in that country. 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
[edit]- On 23 February 2016, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a crane on a level crossing at Dalfsen, Overijssel and was derailed. One person was killed and six were injured.
- On 19 November 2016, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a milk lorry on a level crossing at Winsum, Groningen and was derailed. Eighteen people were injured, three seriously.[1]
- On 27 March 2017, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a car on a level crossing at Harlingen, Friesland, two people were killed.[2]
Models
[edit]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).
References
[edit]- ^ "Several seriously hurt in Dutch train crash with milk truck". Channel News Asia. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Twee doden bij ongeluk met auto en trein op overweg Harlingen". NOS. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
External links
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Media related to Arriva Spurt at Wikimedia Commons
