Stadler METRO
Stadler METRO | |
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Stadler METRO IPEMU Class 777/1 for Merseyrail Stadler M110/M111 in Minsk Metro Tyne & Wear Metro Class 555 Berlin's U-Bahn train type IK A third generation Glasgow Subway unit | |
Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
Constructed | 2012–present |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Coupling system | Dellner |
Stadler METRO is a fully customizable electric multiple-unit train for urban rapid transit systems made by Stadler Rail for use on heavy and light railways.[1] Currently used on Berlin U-Bahn as BVG Class IK, as M110/M111 series for Minsk Metro, CQ400 rail cars for the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia,[2] the third-generation driverless Glasgow Subway rolling stock,[3][4][5][6] the Class 777 electric multiple units and battery electric multiple units for suburban Merseyrail services in Liverpool,[7] and Class 555 EMUs for the Tyne and Wear Metro system.[8]
Specification
[edit]The METRO units can be built from two to ten cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers.[1]
The trains are fully electric, either using third rail, pantograph, or batteries for power, however only two of the three options can be picked due to space limitations on the trains.[9]
The trains have an open gangway design.
The battery variation of the train can do between 20 and 55 km (12 and 34 miles) without charging.[9][10]
Operators
[edit]Belarus
[edit]In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for 10 units.[citation needed]
Germany
[edit]In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 units, and ended up placing several more orders.[11]
United States
[edit]In March 2019, MARTA rail placed an order for 354 Stadler METRO units. These are due to be delivered and starting services in 2025.[2][12]
United Kingdom
[edit]In 2016, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) placed an order worth £280 million for trains, and general railway modernisations with Stadler and Ansaldo STS.[13] These trains have provisions to become driverless[3]
In December 2016, Merseytravel placed an order with Stadler for 52 units, later increasing this to 53, in the form of British Rail Class 777.[7] On 23 January 2023, the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues. As of August 2024[update], the rollout is in its final phase.[14][15][16] Throughout the rollout of the Class 777 units Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has criticised Stadler and requested compensation for the "frustratingly poor" roll-out of the trains.[17][18][19]
In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed an order for 42 units, later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands.[8][20][21] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus fining Stadler £1.4 million for "underperformance".[22]
Accidents and incidents
[edit]On 5 October 2023, a Merseyrail Class 777 train crashed at Rock Ferry station after a "minor operational incident" and was taken out of service. No passengers were on board when the crash occurred and no injuries were reported.[23]
Fleet details
[edit]Class | Operator | No. built | Year built | Cars per set | Unit nos. | Notes |
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United Kingdom | ||||||
777/0 | Merseyrail | 46[24] | 2018–2022 | 4 | 777001–777039, 777041, 777043, 777045, 777047, 777049, 777051, 777053[25] | Standard variant. |
777/1 | 7[24] | 2022–2023 | 777140, 777142, 777144, 777146, 777148, 777150, 777152[26] | Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines.[24] | ||
555 | Nexus | 46[21] | 2021–present | 5[27] | ||
Glasgow Subway 3rd Gen | SPT | 17 | 2016–2022 | 4 | Driverless[28] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Produktdetail - Stadler".
- ^ a b Ltd, DVV Media International. "Stadler to supply up to 354 metro cars to Atlanta". Metro Report. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
- ^ a b "Glasgow Subway trains first in UK to run with no staff on board". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
- ^ "New Subway trains unveiled - SPT". SPT. 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
- ^ "Subway Revival – Glasgow to introduce UTO". Rail Engineer. 2016-08-23. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
- ^ "New trains unveiled for Glasgow Subway". BBC News. 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
- ^ a b Barrow, Keith (16 December 2016). "Stadler to supply new Merseyrail trains". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ a b Tyne and Wear, Nexus. "Nexus unveils £362m new Tyne and Wear Metro trains". Nexus. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ a b Metro Class 777 IPEMU – Merseytravel, Liverpool (UK) (PDF). Bussnang: Stadler Rail Group. 6 September 2022. MMER_IPEMU0922e. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ ybnews (2021-07-15). "Battery breakthrough will see Merseyrail network extended". Liverpool Business News. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "BVG: Die neue U-Bahn ist zu dick". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Fingert, Tyler (2022-12-17). "MARTA gives customers glimpse of future railcars". FOX 5 Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Glasgow Subway trains first in UK to run with no staff on board". www.scotsman.com. 3 January 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ Kirwin, Ellen; Thorp, Liam (2023-01-23). "Updates as first new Merseyrail train finally welcomes passengers". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Thorp, Liam (2023-07-13). "Update on new Merseyrail trains as roll out progresses". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Northern Line Route & Timetable Changes". www.merseyrail.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Liverpool train delays 'frustratingly poor', Mayor Steve Rotheram says". BBC News. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Metro Mayor slams train maker Stadler over 'frustratingly poor' performance of new fleet | TheBusinessDesk.com". North West. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Merseyrail battery-powered trains 'introduced too soon'". BBC News. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Stadler to build Tyne & Wear metro fleet". Railway Gazette International. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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(help) - ^ a b "Rail in the 2020 budget". Railway Gazette International. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Tyne and Wear Metro operator fines Stadler £1.4m for underperformance". BBC News. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Nicholson, Abigail (5 October 2023). "New Merseyrai ltrain 'taken out of service' after crash at station". Liverpool Echo. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Stadler to Display UK's First Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU) at InnoTrans". Bussnang: Stadler Rail Group. 20 September 2022. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Fletcher, Steve (27 July 2021). "The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011, as amended – First authorisation of Class 777 Mersey electric multiple unit 777053" (PDF). Letter to Pedro Martinez (Stadler Rail Valencia SAU). London: Office of Rail and Road. UK/51/2021/0052. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Fender, Keith; Sherratt, Philip (20 September 2022). "Stadler shows trains for the UK at InnoTrans". Modern Railways. Stamford: Key Publishing. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Metro's new train fleet". Nexus. Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ Gwilt, Andrew (2018-09-21). "InnoTrans 2018: Stadler shows off Glasgow Subway train". RailAdvent. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
External links
[edit] Media related to Stadler METRO at Wikimedia Commons