Spain’s high-speed railway uses Talgo 350 trains for services called AVE.
The Talgo 350 is a Spanish high-speed train developed by Talgo with Bombardier Transportation, now part of Alstom. Renfe operates versions of the train on Spain’s AVE network, where the trains are known by the nickname “Pato,” meaning “duck,” because of their rounded, beak-like noses.
The train was designed for high-speed operation on Spain’s standard-gauge dedicated lines. Its articulated Talgo coaches have a low centre of gravity and distinctive running gear, features associated with Talgo’s approach to passenger-train design.
AVE is Renfe’s high-speed service brand, not the name of one single train model. Spain operates several high-speed train families, so identifying a Talgo 350 does not mean every AVE service uses the same equipment.