Spurt (Dutch Railways) Explained

Spurt (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /spʏrt/) is a trade name used by Arriva Netherlands for most of the Stadler GTW trains operated in that country. The current Arriva fleet includes both 2-car (GTW 2/6) and 3-car (GTW 2/8) variants and both Electric and Diesel powered examples. Eight of the units are equipped for operation through to Leer in Germany.

Accidents and incidents

See main article: Dalfsen train crash.

• On 23 February 2016, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a crane on a level crossing at, Overijssel and was derailed. One person was killed and six were injured.
• On 19 November 2016, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a milk lorry on a level crossing at, Groningen and was derailed. Eighteen people were injured, three seriously.^[1]
• On 27 March 2017, a Spurt train was involved in a collision with a car on a level crossing at, Friesland, two people were killed.^[2]

Models

A model of the Arriva Spurt liveried GTW 2/6 (Diesel Version) in HO Scale (1:87) has recently (Dec 2011) been produced by German model manufacturer PIKO as model no 59526 (DC 2-rail version) and no 59326 (AC 3-rail version).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Several seriously hurt in Dutch train crash with milk truck . Channel News Asia . 19 November 2016 . 25 November 2016.
2. Web site: Twee doden bij ongeluk met auto en trein op overweg Harlingen. NOS. 27 March 2017.