Stadler KISS: High-Capacity Double-Deck Trains for Regional and Intercity Services
\r\n\r\nThe Stadler KISS is a family of electric double-deck multiple-unit trains developed by Swiss railway manufacturer Stadler Rail. The name KISS is derived from the German Komfortabler Innovativer Spurtstarker S-Bahn-Zug, meaning “comfortable, innovative and powerful suburban train”.
\r\n\r\nOriginally developed under the name “Stadler Dosto”, the new double-deck train was officially presented under the KISS name at InnoTrans in 2010. Its modular platform was designed to meet the requirements of high-capacity suburban, regional and intercity services.
\r\n\r\nDepending on the operator’s requirements, KISS trains can be configured with between three and eight cars and for maximum speeds of up to 200 km/h. Their lightweight aluminium construction, spacious double-deck interiors and low-floor entrances combine high passenger capacity with comfortable and efficient boarding. Air suspension, climate-controlled interiors and modern passenger-information systems further enhance passenger comfort.
\r\n\r\nWESTbahn was one of the earliest operators to order the Stadler KISS. Seven six-car trainsets were built for the Austrian operator’s long-distance services between Vienna and Salzburg and entered passenger service in December 2011. Designed for a maximum speed of 200 km/h, they combined the capacity of a double-deck multiple unit with the comfort and onboard facilities required for intercity travel.
\r\n\r\nFollowing several incidents in which door mountings became loose as trains passed one another at speed, the maximum operating speed was temporarily restricted to 160 km/h. The doors were subsequently modified and approved for operation at the trains’ intended maximum speed.
\r\n\r\nEach of the four intermediate cars featured a café area above one bogie and two toilets above the other. Car 400 was additionally equipped with a spacious universal toilet for passengers with reduced mobility. The driving end cars included seating groups arranged around large tables.
\r\n\r\nThe Model
\r\nLiliput L133864 recreates the original six-car WESTbahn KISS unit 4010 003 in its 2012 operating condition, before subsequent modifications. All six cars carry their correct operating numbers and the CH-WSTBA vehicle keeper marking. The destination display shows “Salzburg”, with “Linz” indicated as the next station.
Model Highlights
\r\n\r\nThe Stadler KISS is a family of electric double-deck multiple-unit trains developed by Swiss railway manufacturer Stadler Rail. The name KISS is derived from the German Komfortabler Innovativer Spurtstarker S-Bahn-Zug, meaning “comfortable, innovative and powerful suburban train”.
\r\n\r\nOriginally developed under the name “Stadler Dosto”, the new double-deck train was officially presented under the KISS name at InnoTrans in 2010. Its modular platform was designed to meet the requirements of high-capacity suburban, regional and intercity services.
\r\n\r\nDepending on the operator’s requirements, KISS trains can be configured with between three and eight cars and for maximum speeds of up to 200 km/h. Their lightweight aluminium construction, spacious double-deck interiors and low-floor entrances combine high passenger capacity with comfortable and efficient boarding. Air suspension, climate-controlled interiors and modern passenger-information systems further enhance passenger comfort.
\r\n\r\nWESTbahn was one of the earliest operators to order the Stadler KISS. Seven six-car trainsets were built for the Austrian operator’s long-distance services between Vienna and Salzburg and entered passenger service in December 2011. Designed for a maximum speed of 200 km/h, they combined the capacity of a double-deck multiple unit with the comfort and onboard facilities required for intercity travel.
\r\n\r\nFollowing several incidents in which door mountings became loose as trains passed one another at speed, the maximum operating speed was temporarily restricted to 160 km/h. The doors were subsequently modified and approved for operation at the trains’ intended maximum speed.
\r\n\r\nEach of the four intermediate cars featured a café area above one bogie and two toilets above the other. Car 400 was additionally equipped with a spacious universal toilet for passengers with reduced mobility. The driving end cars included seating groups arranged around large tables.
\r\n\r\nThe Model
\r\n\r\nLiliput L133869 recreates the original six-car WESTbahn KISS unit 4010 003 in its 2012 operating condition, before subsequent modifications. All six cars carry their correct operating numbers and the CH-WSTBA vehicle keeper marking. The destination display shows “Salzburg”, with “Linz” indicated as the next station.
\r\n\r\nModel Highlights
\r\n\r\nCompatibility note: Full functionality with Marklin M track cannot be guaranteed.
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