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{{short description|Dutch electric multiple unit}}
{{Refimprove|date=January 2013}}
{{Infobox train
| background = 
| name = NS Sprinter Lighttrain (SLT) – Class 2400 / 2600
| image = NS2463 -- 't Harde 20180908.jpg
| imagealt = 
| imagesize = 
| caption = NS2463 at [['t Harde railway station|'t Harde]]
| interiorimage = Sprinter LighTTrain 2e klas.JPG
| interiorimagealt = 
| interiorcaption = Second class interior
| service = 2009–present
| manufacturer = [[Bombardier Transportation|Bombardier]] (2400) <br> [[Siemens]] (2600)
| ordernumber = 
| factory = [[Aachen]] and [[Hennigsdorf]] (2400)<br>[[Uerdingen]] (2600)
| family = 
| replaced = [[NS Mat '64|Mat '64]], [[NS DD-AR]]
| yearconstruction = 2007–2012
| yearservice = 
| refurbishment = [[Waggonfabrik Talbot|Talbot]] (2018–2021)
| yearscrapped = 
| numberconstruction = 
| numberbuilt = 69 (2400) <br /> 62 (2600)
| numberservice = 
| numberpreserved = 
| numberscrapped = 
| formation = 4: mABk + mB + B + mABk (2400) <br />
mABk + mB + AB + B + mB + mABk (2600)
| diagram = 
| code = 
| fleetnumbers = 2401–2469, 2601–2662
| capacity = 40 1st class, 176 2nd class (2400) <br> 56 1st class, 266 2nd class (2600)
| operator = [[Nederlandse Spoorwegen|NS Reizigers]]
| depots = 
| lines = 
| carbody = 
| trainlength = {{convert|69.36|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}} (2400) <br> {{convert|100.54|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}} (2600)
| carlength = 
| width = {{convert|2.84|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|4.21|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| floorheight = {{convert|1055|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| platformheight = 
| entrylevelorstep = {{convert|850|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| doors = 12 (2400) <br /> 20 (2600)
| art-sections = 4 (2400) <br /> 6 (2600)
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|850|mm|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = 
| maxspeed = {{ubl|class=nowrap|
 |'''Service:'''
 |{{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}
 |'''Design:'''
 |{{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}
}}
| weight = {{convert|129|t|abbr=on}} (2400)<br> {{convert|176|t|abbr=on}} (2600)
| axleload = {{convert|18.5|t|abbr=on}}
| traction = 
| engine = 
| enginetype = 
| cylindercount = 
| cylindersize = 
| traction motors = 
| poweroutput = {{convert|1260|kW|0|abbr=on}} (2400) <br> {{convert|1680|kW|0|abbr=on}} (2600)
| tractiveeffort = 
| transmission = 
| acceleration = 
| deceleration = 
| aux = 
| powersupply = 
| hvac = 
| electricsystem = 1.5 [[kilovolt|kV]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[Overhead line|Catenary]]
| collectionmethod = [[Pantograph (rail)|Pantograph]]
| uicclass = 
| aarwheels = 
| bogies = 
| brakes = 
| safety = [[Automatische treinbeïnvloeding|ATB-EG]], [[European Rail Traffic Management System|ERTMS]]
| coupling = 
| multipleworking = 
| gauge = {{RailGauge|sg|allk=on}}
| notes = 
}}
The '''Sprinter Lighttrain''' or '''SLT''' is an [[Electric Multiple Unit]] (EMU) [[train]] type operated by the [[Nederlandse Spoorwegen]] in the [[Netherlands]]. They were built from 2007 to 2012 by [[Bombardier Transportation|Bombardier]] (2400) and [[Siemens]] (2600). It is the successor of the [[Stadsgewestelijk Materieel|Sprinter SGM]] train type.

==Names==
* Sprinter Lighttrain
* Sprinter
* SLT
* S70 or S100

==General information==
[[Image:Amsterdam Amstel 2607.jpg|thumb|left|2607 arriving at [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]].]]
The SLT is designed to replace the [[NS Mat '64|Mat '64]] trains from the 1960s and 1970s, and to allow the double-decker [[NS DDZ|NS DD-AR]] 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]], which can feed energy back into the contact wire when they brake.

The trains are based on the [[DBAG Class 425|DB Class 425]] design, but adapted to meet the demands of NS and the Dutch railway network.<ref>{{Cite book |author-link=Siemens Mobility |url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/6408390/trains-siemens-mobility |title=Trains Reference List |date=2006-09-01 |page=20 |language=en |chapter=Sprinter Lighttrain Electric Multiple Unit for Netherlands State Railways (NS) |format=pdf }}</ref> They use [[Jacobs bogie]]s, which allow for thin and wide gangways between each coach. The units were built in [[Aachen]] and [[Hennigsdorf]] (2400) and [[Uerdingen]] (2600).

The SLT trains are fitted with the [[Automatische treinbeïnvloeding|ATB-EG]] [[train protection system]] used on the electrified Dutch network, as well as the European-standard [[European Rail Traffic Management System|ERTMS]] system that is planned to replace ATB-EG. The SLT trains are also fitted with [[GSM-R]] train radios.

==Modernisation==
From 2018 onwards, all units are being retrofitted with [[Passenger train toilet|on-board toilets]] 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 [[Waggonfabrik Talbot|Talbot Services GmbH]] workshops in [[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]] area, around the four main cities ([[Amsterdam]], [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]], [[The Hague]] and [[Rotterdam]]). They are used on [[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 railway station|Den Haag Centraal]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]], 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 railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] and [[Hoek van Holland Strand railway station|Hoek van Holland Strand]] and on 24 May 2010 also between [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] and [[Baarn railway station|Baarn]] via [[Soest (Netherlands) railway station|Soest]].

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/8539807/__Sprinter_kan_niet_tegen_sneeuw__.html|title=Sprinter kan niet tegen sneeuw|work=telegraaf.nl|accessdate=23 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nu.nl/binnenland/2408539/tweederde-nieuwe-sprinters-ns-kapot.html|title=Tweederde nieuwe sprinters NS kapot|work=nu.nl|accessdate=23 September 2016}}</ref>

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

{| class="wikitable vatop"
! Series
! Train Type
! Route
! Material
! Notes
|-
| 4000
| rowspan="13" | Sprinter
| [[Uitgeest railway station|Uitgeest]] – [[Zaandam railway station|Zaandam]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] – [[Breukelen railway station|Breukelen]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Rotterdam Alexander railway station|Rotterdam Alexander]] – [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]]
| rowspan="2" | SLT
| 
|-
| 4300
| [[Hoofddorp railway station|Hoofddorp]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] – [[Weesp railway station|Weesp]] – [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum]] – [[Almere Oostvaarders railway station|Almere Oostvaarders]]
| 
|-
| 4600
| [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]] – [[Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station|Den Haag Laan van NOI]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Hoofddorp railway station|Hoofddorp]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
| SLT,
[[Sprinter New Generation|SNG]]
| This train continues as 14600 to [[Zwolle railway station|Zwolle]]
|-
| 4900
| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Utrecht Overvecht railway station|Utrecht Overvecht]] – [[Hilversum railway station|Hilversum]] – [[Naarden-Bussum railway station|Naarden-Bussum]] – [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum]]
| rowspan="7" | SLT
| This train stops only towards [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] in [[Utrecht Overvecht railway station|Utrecht Overvecht]]. At Sundays, this train drives is only 1 train per hour. This train drives until 8:00 pm
|-
| 5700
| [[Hoofddorp railway station|Hoofddorp]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] – [[Weesp railway station|Weesp]] – [[Naarden-Bussum railway station|Naarden-Bussum]] – [[Hilversum railway station|Hilversum]] – [[Utrecht Overvecht railway station|Utrecht Overvecht]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]]
| This train drives until 8:00 pm
|-
| 5800
| [[Hoofddorp railway station|Hoofddorp]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
| This train continues as 15800 to [[Amersfoort Vathorst railway station|Amersfoort Vathorst]]
|-
| 6000
| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Houten railway station|Houten]] – [[Geldermalsen railway station|Geldermalsen]] – [[Tiel railway station|Tiel]]
| This train continues as 6100 to [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]] at Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
|-
| 6100
| [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]]
| This train drives only at weekdays until 8:00 pm and continues as 6000 to [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]], but not at Wednesdays.
|-
| 6800
| [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]] – [[Zoetermeer railway station|Zoetermeer]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Gouda Goverwelle railway station|Gouda Goverwelle]]
| This train drives only at weekdays until 8:00 pm
|-
| 6900
| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Houten railway station|Houten]] – [[Geldermalsen railway station|Geldermalsen]] – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]]
| This train drives only 1 train per hour between [[Geldermalsen railway station|Geldermalsen]] and [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]], after 10:00 pm. This train continues as 7800 to [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]]
|-
| 7300
| Breukelen – Utrecht Centraal – Veenendaal Centrum
| SLT, SGMm
|
|-
| 7400
| ''Uitgeest – Zaandam – Amsterdam Sloterdijk – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] -'' [[Breukelen railway station|Breukelen]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Driebergen-Zeist railway station|Driebergen-Zeist]] – [[Rhenen railway station|Rhenen]]
| SLT, [[NS SGMm|SGM]]
|
|-
| 7800
| [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]] – [[Zoetermeer railway station|Zoetermeer]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]]
| SLT
| This train continues as 6900 to [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]]
|-
|8800
|Intercity
|Leiden Centraal – [[Leiden Lammenschans railway station|Leiden Lammenschans]] – [[Alphen aan den Rijn railway station|Alphen aan den Rijn]] – [[Bodegraven railway station|Bodegraven]] – [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]] – Utrecht Centraal
|SLT
|
|-
| 14600
| rowspan="4" |Sprinter
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Weesp railway station|Weesp]] – [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum]] – [[Almere Oostvaarders railway station|Almere Oostvaarders]] – [[Lelystad Centrum railway station|Lelystad Centrum]] – [[Zwolle railway station|Zwolle]]
| SLT,[[Sprinter New Generation|SNG]]
| This train continues as 4600 to [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]].
|-
| 14900
| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Utrecht Overvecht railway station|Utrecht Overvecht]] – [[Hilversum railway station|Hilversum]] – [[Naarden-Bussum railway station|Naarden-Bussum]] – [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum]]
| rowspan="3" | SLT
| This train only drives after 8:00 pm and drives only 1 time per hour between [[Hilversum railway station|Hilversum]] and [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum]].
|-
| 15600
| Amersfoort Centraal – Nijkerk – Harderwijk
| This train stops only on Amersfoort Centraal, Nijkerk and Harderwijk
|-
| 15800
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Weesp railway station|Weesp]] – [[Naarden-Bussum railway station|Naarden-Bussum]] – [[Hilversum railway station|Hilversum]] – [[Amersfoort railway station|Amersfoort ]] – [[Amersfoort Vathorst railway station|Amersfoort Vathorst]]
| This train continues as 5800 to [[Hoofddorp railway station|Hoofddorp]].
|}

==Accidents and incidents==
[[File:Treinongeluk Westerpark.JPG|thumb|right|2012 collision involving an NS Sprinter Lighttrain unit (left)]]
*On 28 November 2011, a Sprinter collided with a stationary Sprinter at {{rws|Leiden Centraal}}. Three passengers were injured.<ref name=T20041453>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/20041453/__In_november_ook__treinbotsing_Leiden__.html |title=Drie gewonden bij treinbotsing Leiden |trans-title=Three wounded in train crash in Leiden |publisher=De Telegraaf |language=Dutch |date=28 November 2011 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref>
*On 21 April 2012, unit 2658 was one of the two trains involved in [[2012 Sloterdijk train collision|a head-on collision]] near {{stnlnk|Amsterdam Sloterdijk}} station.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Sprinter LighTTrain 1e klas.JPG|1st Class seating
File:Sprinter LighTTrain 2e klas.JPG|2nd Class seating
File:Sprinter LighTTrain 2e klas 3.JPG|2nd Class seating
File:Sprinter LighTTrain Cabine2.jpg|Cab View
File:Sprinter LighTTrain Display.JPG|Display Screens on SLT
File:Balkon Sprinter LighTTrain 2e klas 2.JPG|Balcony area of 2nd Class seats
File:StadsbusSLT2424WCBU.jpg|On-board toilet unit of SLT 2424
File:StadsbusSLT2424WCBI.jpg|Inside the toilet
File:NS 2945 and 2602.JPG|SLT and original Sprinter together at [[Amersfoort railway station|Amersfoort]]
File:NS 2401 Schiedam Centrum.jpg|SLT 2401 in service at [[Schiedam Centrum railway station|Schiedam Centrum]]
File:2x SLT at Baarn.jpg | Two SLT multiple units at [[Baarn railway station]]
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Train types in the Netherlands}}

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[[Category:Electric multiple units of the Netherlands]]
[[Category:1500 V DC multiple units of the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Siemens multiple units]]
[[Category:Bombardier Transportation multiple units]]
[[Category:Train-related introductions in 2009]]