Civia

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2003 CAF/Siemens commuter train class

title: "Civia" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["caf-multiple-units", "siemens-multiple-units", "3000-v-dc-multiple-units", "renfe-multiple-units", "cercanías", "train-related-introductions-in-2003"] description: "2003 CAF/Siemens commuter train class" topic_path: "general/caf-multiple-units" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civia" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary 2003 CAF/Siemens commuter train class ::

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Field	Value
name	Civia 462, 463, 464 and 465
image	Utebo 01.JPG
caption	Civia 463 EMU at operating under Cercanías Zaragoza.
interiorimage	Renfe Cercanías Interior.jpg
interiorcaption	The interior of a Civia train of Cercanías Cádiz.
service	2003–present
manufacturer	CAF and Siemens
formation	{{plainlist
operator	Renfe (2003–2005, 2007–present)
yearconstruction	2002–2003, 2004–2010
yearservice	2003
carlength	{{plainlist
* {{convert	22788
* {{convert	17643
width	2940 mm
height	4265 mm
doors	4 per car
maxspeed	120 km/h
weight	{{plainlist
* 462: {{convert	80
* 463: {{convert	105.8
* 464: {{convert	131.5
* 465: {{convert	157.3
capacity	{{plainlist
poweroutput	{{plainlist
* 462: {{convert	1270
* 463: {{convert	1400
* 464: {{convert	2100
* 465: {{convert	2200
gauge
electricsystem	3 kV DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
collectionmethod	Pantograph
safety	ASFA, ASFA Digital, ERTMS
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| name = Civia 462, 463, 464 and 465 | image = Utebo 01.JPG | caption = Civia 463 EMU at operating under Cercanías Zaragoza. | interiorimage = Renfe Cercanías Interior.jpg | interiorcaption = The interior of a Civia train of Cercanías Cádiz. | service = 2003–present | manufacturer = CAF and Siemens | factory = | family = | refurbishment = | replaced = | formation = {{plainlist|

462: A1–A2 (2-car)
463: A1–A3–A2 (3-car)
464: A1–A4–A3–A2 (4-car)
465: A1–A4–A3–A5–A2 (5-car) | fleetnumbers = | operator = Renfe (2003–2005, 2007–present) | depots = | lines = | yearconstruction = 2002–2003, 2004–2010 | yearservice = 2003 | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberservice = | numberscrapped = | carbody = | carlength = {{plainlist|
22788 mm (end cars)
17643 mm (intermediate cars) | width = 2940 mm | height = 4265 mm | floorheight = | platformheight = | entrylevelorstep = | doors = 4 per car | maxspeed = 120 km/h | weight = {{plainlist|
462: 80 t
463: 105.8 t
464: 131.5 t
465: 157.3 t | capacity = {{plainlist|
462: 414 (124 seated)
463: 607 (169 seated)
464: 832 (223 seated)
465: 997 (277 seated) | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | traction motors = | poweroutput = {{plainlist|
462: 1270 kW
463: 1400 kW
464: 2100 kW
465: 2200 kW | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | gauge = | electricsystem = 3 kV DC (nominal) from overhead catenary | collectionmethod = Pantograph | brakes = | safety = ASFA, ASFA Digital, ERTMS Civia is a class of electric multiple unit trains built by CAF and Siemens for the Renfe Cercanías commuter railway networks in Spain. The first units entered service in 2003.

The Civia train concept was created with passenger comfort and build quality in mind, and to meet the goals of reliability, frequency and punctuality. They have better provision for disabled passengers than older Cercanías trains.

Technical details

Civia units use 3kV DC overhead electrification. The maximum speed of Civia units in service is 120 km/h, but with modifications they will be able to reach 160 km/h.

Modularity

Civias are modular units - trains can be formed from two, three, four or five cars as required. Renfe classifies various Civia configurations as Classes 462, 463, 464 and 465; or collectively as Classes 46*. There are four car types:

A1 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
A2 - end car with driving cab and normal floor.
A3 - intermediate car and downstairs WC.
A4 - intermediate car with normal floor.

Cities and routes

Civia units operate in the following cities and regions:

Accident

Main article: 2017 Barcelona train crash

On 28 July 2017, Class 465 unit 210M collided with a buffer stop at station, causing 54 injuries of which 5 were serious.

Gallery

File:Civia - El Casar - 2012-07-12 - Andres Gomez-Club Ferroviario 241.jpg|Civia 465 in El Casar, Getafe near Madrid File:RN462002.JPG|A rare Civia 462 near , Seville File:Hugh llewelyn 501 (5553107734).jpg|Civia 465 on its original livery in Chamartín station, Madrid File:J21 078 Bw Sant Andreu, 456 246.jpg|Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery near , Barcelona File:RN463003El.JPG|Civia 463 in El Entrego, Asturias File:08 Estació de França, tren de rodalia.JPG|A Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery at Barcelona Estació de França File:Civia 465 463 - Granollers Centre - Luis Zamora.jpg|Coupled Civias 465 and 463 at , Barcelona File:Estación de Aeropuerto, Cercanías Málaga 13.JPG|A Civia 464 in Málaga Airport File:Renfe Civia Els Comtals.jpg|A Civia 465 with the Rodalies de Catalunya livery in Els Comtals, Catalonia File:RENFE Civia - Silla - 2014-07-24.jpg|A Civia 465 in Silla, Valencia File:Mollet - 2011-07-13 6 - JTCurses.jpg|A Civia 465+463 near Mollet - Sant Fost train station (Catalonia).

Scheme

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Renfe_Civia.svg" caption="Schematic diagram of a five-car (465) Civia unit."] ::

References

[https://web.archive.org/web/20060522231259/http://www.caf.net/caste/productos/proyecto.php?id=560&cod=3&sec=desc CAF - Civia (Spanish)]
Perring, Rebecca. (28 July 2017). "BREAKING: Barcelona train crash - scores injured as rush-hour service ploughs into station". Express.co.uk.

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