Mouette.

The 11 Mouette long-distance trains of the Flirt type have been operating on long-distance and regional routes since 2023.

The 11 Mouette (French for seagull) trains are fitted out comfortably in the style of a long-distance train, boast excellent acceleration, and are designed with passengers with disabilities in mind. It is a four-coach train, has 27 seats in 1st class (2:1 seating) and 154 seats in 2nd class. All seats have sockets. At peak times the trains can be coupled to provide sufficient seating. At off-peak times they can be made shorter, thus helping to save energy and costs.

Train characteristics.

  • Category: IR
  • Number of trains: 11
  • Seats: 181 per train
  • Low-floor entry: Yes
  • Length: 75m
  • First deployed: 2023
  • Manufacturer: Stadler
  • Top speed: 160km/h

Operation routes.

The Mouette runs between Basel, Zurich and Zurich Airport.

Service zones.

  • Sockets
  • Window panes with improved mobile radio reception
  • Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility
  • 2 wheelchair spaces per multiple unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Seats with business box (1st class) 
  • Baby-changing table
  • Cycle storage spaces
  • Pram storage spaces
  • Luggage storage spaces
  • Defibrillator

Exterior views.

Interior views.

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