Rolling Stock
Thalys uses two models of trains, both of which are part of the TGV (train à grande vitesse) family of high-speed trains built by Alstom in France.
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Built | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mph | km/h | ||||||
| PBA | Electric multiple unit | 186 | 300 | 9 | 1996 | Tri-current; Operates only on the Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam route. | |
| PBKA | Electric multiple unit | 186 | 300 | 17 | 1997 | Quadri-current; Operates on Paris-Brussels-Köln-Amsterdam route. | |
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