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NS Sprinter Lighttrain (SLT) – Class 2400 / 2600 NS2463 at 't Harde Second class interior In service 2009–present Manufacturers Bombardier (2400) Siemens (2600) Built at Aachen and Hennigsdorf (2400) Uerdingen (2600) Replaced Mat '64, NS DD-AR Constructed 2007–2012 Refurbished Talbot (2018–2021) Number built 69 (2400) 62 (2600) Formation 4: mABk + mB + B + mABk (2400) mABk + mB + AB + B + mB + mABk (2600) Fleet numbers 2401–2469, 2601–2662 Capacity 40 1st class, 176 2nd class (2400) 56 1st class, 266 2nd class (2600) Operator NS Reizigers Specifications Train length 69.36 m (227 ft 6+3⁄4 in) (2400) 100.54 m (329 ft 10+1⁄4 in) (2600) Width 2.84 m (9 ft 3+3⁄4 in) Height 4.21 m (13 ft 9+3⁄4 in) Floor height 1,055 mm (3 ft 5+1⁄2 in) Entry 850 mm (2 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Doors 12 (2400) 20 (2600) Articulated sections 4 (2400) 6 (2600) Wheel diameter 850 mm (2 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Maximum speed Service: 140 km/h (90 mph) Design: 160 km/h (100 mph) Weight 129 t (127 long tons; 142 short tons) (2400) 176 t (173 long tons; 194 short tons) (2600) Axle load 18.5 t (18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons) Power output 1,260 kW (1,690 hp) (2400) 1,680 kW (2,253 hp) (2600) Electric system 1.5 kV DC Catenary Current collection Pantograph Safety systems ATB-EG, ERTMS Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The **Sprinter Lighttrain** or **SLT** is an [Electric Multiple Unit](/source/Electric_Multiple_Unit) (EMU) [train](/source/Train) type operated by the [Nederlandse Spoorwegen](/source/Nederlandse_Spoorwegen) in the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands). They were built from 2007 to 2012 by [Bombardier](/source/Bombardier_Transportation) (2400) and [Siemens](/source/Siemens) (2600). It is the successor of the [Sprinter SGM](/source/Stadsgewestelijk_Materieel) train type.

## Names

- Sprinter Lighttrain

- Sprinter

- SLT

- S70 or S100

## General information

2607 arriving at [Amsterdam Amstel](/source/Amsterdam_Amstel_railway_station).

The SLT is designed to replace the [Mat '64](/source/NS_Mat_'64) trains from the 1960s and 1970s, and to allow the double-decker [NS DD-AR](/source/NS_DDZ) carriages from the 1990s to be refurbished/converted into self-propelling EMUs and transferred to longer, skip-stop Intercity services. The first 35 sets were ordered in 2005 and the first set, 2402 arrived in January 2008. The second set, 2602 arrived in February 2008 and both were used on test runs. In September 2007 NS ordered a further 64 sets, and these started arriving in the Netherlands in mid-2009. In 2009 a further 32 were ordered. The trains use [regenerative braking](/source/Regenerative_braking), which can feed energy back into the contact wire when they brake.

The trains are based on the [DB Class 425](/source/DBAG_Class_425) design, but adapted to meet the demands of NS and the Dutch railway network.[1] They use [Jacobs bogies](/source/Jacobs_bogie), which allow for thin and wide gangways between each coach. The units were built in [Aachen](/source/Aachen) and [Hennigsdorf](/source/Hennigsdorf) (2400) and [Uerdingen](/source/Uerdingen) (2600).

The SLT trains are fitted with the [ATB-EG](/source/Automatische_treinbe%C3%AFnvloeding) [train protection system](/source/Train_protection_system) used on the electrified Dutch network, as well as the European-standard [ERTMS](/source/European_Rail_Traffic_Management_System) system that is planned to replace ATB-EG. The SLT trains are also fitted with [GSM-R](/source/GSM-R) train radios.

## Modernisation

From 2018 onwards, all units are being retrofitted with [on-board toilets](/source/Passenger_train_toilet) and a special sliding step for wheelchair users, in response to the need to provide on-board toilets on all trains running on the *hoofdrailnet* as stipulated in the contract for NS to operate the 2015–25 concession. The toilet retrofit is conducted at the [Talbot Services GmbH](/source/Waggonfabrik_Talbot) workshops in [Aachen](/source/Aachen); of which 2 units are in the workshops at any one time. The expectations are that these modernisations will be completed in 2021.

## Use of Sprinter Lighttrains

The SLT is primarily for the [Randstad](/source/Randstad) area, around the four main cities ([Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam), [Utrecht](/source/Utrecht_(city)), [The Hague](/source/The_Hague) and [Rotterdam](/source/Rotterdam)). They are used on [stoptrein](/source/Stoptrein) stopping services, designed for routes where stations are close together and for this they feature many wide doors and fast acceleration.

After many test runs without passengers, they were put into service on 23 February 2009 between [Den Haag Centraal](/source/Den_Haag_Centraal_railway_station) – [Gouda](/source/Gouda_railway_station) – [Utrecht Centraal](/source/Utrecht_Centraal_railway_station), two months later than planned. Passengers were happy with the comfort, no step between the train and the platform and the fresh interior, however the trains back then lacked on-board toilets.

Problems occurred, especially when there was a four-car and a six-car unit coupled together, so the test was stopped temporarily on 1 May 2009. The test started again on 21 September 2009, outside of the peak hours. Again there were problems, and the delivery of sets was stopped for the time being.

With the December 2009 timetable change, sets were put in again between Utrecht and Den Haag, as well as between Gouda and Rotterdam. In February 2010, the delivery of new sets was restarted, with four sets arriving each week. In May 2010 SLT sets also began operating between [Rotterdam Centraal](/source/Rotterdam_Centraal_railway_station) and [Hoek van Holland Strand](/source/Hoek_van_Holland_Strand_railway_station) and on 24 May 2010 also between [Utrecht Centraal](/source/Utrecht_Centraal_railway_station) and [Baarn](/source/Baarn_railway_station) via [Soest](/source/Soest_(Netherlands)_railway_station).

In December 2010 more than 2/3 of the SLT's failed after snowfall, leaving the NS to revert to the old trains that had recently been stored out of services.[2][3]

## Services operated

The SLT's are regularly used on these services in the current timetable (2017). They can sometimes appear on other services.

Series Train Type Route Material Notes 4000 Sprinter Uitgeest – Zaandam – Amsterdam Sloterdijk – Amsterdam Centraal – Amsterdam Amstel – Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA – Breukelen – Gouda – Rotterdam Alexander – Rotterdam Centraal SLT 4300 Hoofddorp – Schiphol Airport – Amsterdam Zuid – Duivendrecht – Weesp – Almere Centrum – Almere Oostvaarders 4600 Den Haag Centraal – Den Haag Laan van NOI – Leiden Centraal – Hoofddorp – Schiphol Airport – Amsterdam Sloterdijk – Amsterdam Centraal SLT, SNG This train continues as 14600 to Zwolle 4900 Utrecht Centraal – Utrecht Overvecht – Hilversum – Naarden-Bussum – Almere Centrum SLT This train stops only towards Utrecht Centraal in Utrecht Overvecht. At Sundays, this train drives is only 1 train per hour. This train drives until 8:00 pm 5700 Hoofddorp – Schiphol Airport – Amsterdam Zuid – Duivendrecht – Weesp – Naarden-Bussum – Hilversum – Utrecht Overvecht – Utrecht Centraal This train drives until 8:00 pm 5800 Hoofddorp – Schiphol Airport – Amsterdam Sloterdijk – Amsterdam Centraal This train continues as 15800 to Amersfoort Vathorst 6000 Utrecht Centraal – Houten – Geldermalsen – Tiel This train continues as 6100 to Woerden at Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 6100 Woerden – Utrecht Centraal This train drives only at weekdays until 8:00 pm and continues as 6000 to Woerden, but not at Wednesdays. 6800 Den Haag Centraal – Zoetermeer – Gouda – Gouda Goverwelle This train drives only at weekdays until 8:00 pm 6900 Utrecht Centraal – Houten – Geldermalsen – 's-Hertogenbosch This train drives only 1 train per hour between Geldermalsen and 's-Hertogenbosch, after 10:00 pm. This train continues as 7800 to Den Haag Centraal 7300 Breukelen – Utrecht Centraal – Veenendaal Centrum SLT, SGMm 7400 Uitgeest – Zaandam – Amsterdam Sloterdijk – Amsterdam Centraal – Amsterdam Amstel – Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA - Breukelen – Utrecht Centraal – Driebergen-Zeist – Rhenen SLT, SGM 7800 Den Haag Centraal – Zoetermeer – Gouda – Woerden – Utrecht Centraal SLT This train continues as 6900 to 's-Hertogenbosch 8800 Intercity Leiden Centraal – Leiden Lammenschans – Alphen aan den Rijn – Bodegraven – Woerden – Utrecht Centraal SLT 14600 Sprinter Amsterdam Centraal – Weesp – Almere Centrum – Almere Oostvaarders – Lelystad Centrum – Zwolle SLT,SNG This train continues as 4600 to Den Haag Centraal. 14900 Utrecht Centraal – Utrecht Overvecht – Hilversum – Naarden-Bussum – Almere Centrum SLT This train only drives after 8:00 pm and drives only 1 time per hour between Hilversum and Almere Centrum. 15600 Amersfoort Centraal – Nijkerk – Harderwijk This train stops only on Amersfoort Centraal, Nijkerk and Harderwijk 15800 Amsterdam Centraal – Weesp – Naarden-Bussum – Hilversum – Amersfoort – Amersfoort Vathorst This train continues as 5800 to Hoofddorp.

## Accidents and incidents

2012 collision involving an NS Sprinter Lighttrain unit (left)

- On 28 November 2011, a Sprinter collided with a stationary Sprinter at [Leiden Centraal](/source/Leiden_Centraal_railway_station). Three passengers were injured.[4]

- On 21 April 2012, unit 2658 was one of the two trains involved in [a head-on collision](/source/2012_Sloterdijk_train_collision) near [Amsterdam Sloterdijk](/source/Amsterdam_Sloterdijk_railway_station) station.

## Gallery

		- 1st Class seating

		- 2nd Class seating

		- 2nd Class seating

		- Cab View

		- Display Screens on SLT

		- Balcony area of 2nd Class seats

		- On-board toilet unit of SLT 2424

		- Inside the toilet

		- SLT and original Sprinter together at [Amersfoort](/source/Amersfoort_railway_station)

		- SLT 2401 in service at [Schiedam Centrum](/source/Schiedam_Centrum_railway_station)

		- Two SLT multiple units at [Baarn railway station](/source/Baarn_railway_station)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** "Sprinter Lighttrain Electric Multiple Unit for Netherlands State Railways (NS)". [*Trains Reference List*](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/6408390/trains-siemens-mobility) (pdf). 2006-09-01. p. 20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Sprinter kan niet tegen sneeuw"](http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/8539807/__Sprinter_kan_niet_tegen_sneeuw__.html). *telegraaf.nl*. Retrieved 23 September 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Tweederde nieuwe sprinters NS kapot"](http://www.nu.nl/binnenland/2408539/tweederde-nieuwe-sprinters-ns-kapot.html). *nu.nl*. Retrieved 23 September 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-T20041453_4-0)** ["Drie gewonden bij treinbotsing Leiden"](http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/20041453/__In_november_ook__treinbotsing_Leiden__.html) [Three wounded in train crash in Leiden] (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2016.

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