Thalys is an international high-speed train operator built around the high-speed lines between Paris, Brussels, Cologne and Amsterdam. System is operated by company Thalys International. Its capital is divided up between SNCF (62%), NMBS/SNCB (28%) and Deutsche Bahn (10%).

Thalys uses two models of trains, both of which are part of the TGV (train à grande vitesse) family of high-speed trains built by Alstom in France. The first type, the PBA (Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam) is a tri-current electric multiple unit descended from the TGV Réseau. This type can operate only between the cities given in its name. The PBKA (Paris-Brussels-Koln-Amsterdam) is a type derived from the TGV Duplex double-deck sets, although the Thalys trains are only single deck. These units are quadri-current, and can operate to four destinations (Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and Paris).

The THALYS prototyp-maintenance project has been realized with WEILBURGER Coatings following the French SNCF-specification STM N 891 NF F 19291 in Hellemmes-Lille, France; coating systeme homologated by the SNCF with:

• SENOSOL® 2 K Polyurethane Filler, water reducible
• SENOSOL® 2 K Polyurethane Base coat, water reducible
• SENOSOL® 2 K Polyurethane Clear coat, water reducible

Once again WEILBURGER has proven that the company is an innovative global partner of the European rail vehicles industry for 30 years.

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