*3.1.1 Fast train units for mixed passenger and goods transport*

Are made up of end and inserted double-deck carriages with Jacobs bogies (**Figure 3**), whereby the lower deck is used for the transport of adapted passenger vehicles (so-called coupemobiles) including their crew and/or freight transport modules; and the upper deck is used for the transport of passengers and/or delivery boxes which are carried in the places not occupied by passengers. Small variable compartments of two sizes for 2(1) or 4(2) seated (lying) persons are used for transportation, providing sufficient privacy and comfort for passengers.

The 400 m train unit consists of either two nine-carriages units with integrated service carriage or four four-car units with two separate service carriages. From the rear the fast freight waggons are attached to the train units (**Figure 4**).

The units are equipped with automatic couplers and allow easy splitting of trains. The front carriages allow passage to the adjacent unit. Propulsion is electric and distributed.

#### **Figure 2.**

*ComplexTrans train consists from fast units with double deck mixed carriages.*

#### **Figure 3.**

*ComplexTrans double-deck rail carriage for mixed passenger and freight transport. The upper deck carries passengers or delivery boxes in small compartments (left), while the lower deck carries adapted passenger and freight vehicles. Sanitary facilities are available on both floors.*


#### **Figure 4.**

*The mixed train ComplexTrans consists of two or four fast train units for mixed transport of passengers and goods with a length of 400 m (left) and fast freight cars (right).*

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#### **Figure 5.**

 *ComplexTrans double-deck rail carriages can be operatedon all European electrified rail networks with outline GA, GB, G2 and larger.* 

 The carriages are compatible with the European GA, GB outline for electrified lines and can stop at ComplexTrans double-deck platforms as well as at all common European platforms of all heights (550, 750 and 950 mm). The operating speed is 230 km/h and the maximum axle load is 17 t. With a distance of terminals approximately 50 km and a stopping time of 3 minutes, the average speed of ComplexTrans fast trains is 150 km/h.

 Thanks to the flexible interior of the trains as well as the passenger and freight transport modules, the entire capacity can be flexibly changed from 100% passenger to 100% freight ( **Figure 5** ).

#### *3.1.2 Fast rail freight waggons*

 Are attached individually or in small groups to the ends of ComplexTrans trains and are used to transport larger or heavier loads between sidings. These are covered flat waggons with an integrated pocket/basket for transporting vertically manipulable and non-manipulable freight trailers.

 The drive of the car can be controlled by the train bus, remotely or by its own control unit autonomously, with the control unit also carrying all information about the load. An automatic coupling allows quick coupling and uncoupling and an electrically operated brake allows a quick two-phase brake test ( **Figure 6** ).

#### **Figure 6.**

 *The ComplexTrans fast rail freight wagon has an automatic coupling, self-propulsion ~500 kW with energy storage and is equipped with a hinged cover. Operating speed 230 km/h and axle load max. 20 t. It can transport sea containers, cargo trailers, transport modules and other large goods.* 
