Hamburg U-Bahn Type DT5
| HHA-Baureihe DT5 | |
|---|---|
 DT5 304 arriving at Baumwall station, July 2023 | |
| Manufacturer | Alstom & Bombardier |
| Built at | Salzgitter |
| Replaced | Type DT3 |
| Constructed | 2008-2022 |
| Number built | 163 vehicles |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 336 (96 seated) |
| Operators | Hamburger Hochbahn AG |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Train length | 39,600 mm (129 ft 11 in) |
| Width | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 2 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Weight | 54,6 t |
| Traction system | Three-phase |
| Power output | 135 kW x 6 |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC, 3rd rail |
| Current collector(s) | contact shoe |
| Braking system(s) | Disc brake, regenerative brake |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Type DT5 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Hamburger Hochbahn AG on the Hamburg U-Bahn system. It is the first type of rolling stock on the Hamburg U-Bahn that has air conditioning and gangways between the individual cars.[1]
Formation[edit]
Every DT5 train consists of three permanently-coupled cars. The cars are connected with gangways, allowing passengers to walk into the adjacent cars.[1] Up to three units can be coupled together.[2]
Interior[edit]
The interior consists of red upholstered seating, and spaces for wheelchairs[1] and prams.[3] The trains have displays which show the names of the next four stations, and CCTV cameras.[3] The interior is air conditioned.[2]
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Interior view at InnoTrans 2010
Technical specifications[edit]
The train is built to an articulated design, with the two end cars only having one bogie, while the center car has two bogies.[1] The car bodies are made out of stainless steel, and the trains are powered by three-phase motors.[1] In order to save weight, the DT5 trains use aluminium brake discs, which make a loud squealing sound while braking.[4]
History[edit]
A European-Union–wide tender for the construction of the DT5 trains began in 2005.[5] Siemens, Stadler, Rotem and a consortium of Alstom and Bombardier bid for the contract.[1] The trains were ordered in December 2006 from the consortium of Alstom and Bombardier at a cost of 240 million Euros.[1] The first unit was delivered to the Barmbek depot on December 1, 2011.[6] Further DT5 trains were ordered in 2016,[7] 2018[8] and 2019[9] bringing the total number of ordered trains to 163, of which 163[10] have already been delivered.
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A DT5 train on delivery to the Hennigsdorf testing facility in March 2010
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Hamburg's DT5 takes shape". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. August 2, 2008. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Hamburg unveils first DT5 trainset". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. March 9, 2010. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Der MOPO-Check: Das taugt die neue U-Bahn" [The MOPO-Check: This is the new subway]. mopo.de (in German). Morgenpost Verlag. March 5, 2010. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ^ Spörrle, Mark (October 4, 2017). "Warum quietschen die neuen U-Bahn-Züge so?" [Why are the new subway trains squealing like that?]. zeit.de (in German). Zeit Online. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Pabst, Martin (2006). S-Bahn- und U-Bahn-Fahrzeuge in Deutschland [S-Bahn and U-Bahn vehicles in Germany] (in German) (2nd ed.). GeraMond. p. 64. ISBN 3-7654-7366-9.
- ^ Trümpler, Erik (December 1, 2011). "Riesenraupen: Das ist Hamburgs neue U-Bahn" [Giant caterpillars: This is Hamburgs new subway]. mopo.de (in German). Morgenpost Verlag. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ^ "World rolling stock market February 2016". railwaygazette.com. Railway Gazette. February 14, 2016. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ "More DT5 metro trains ordered for Hamburg". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. December 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ "Alstom to supply 32 additional DT5 metros for Hamburg". Alstom. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "163 vehicles: the latest metro generation for Hamburg is complete". Alstom. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
External links[edit]
- Hochbahn fleet information (in German)