Siemens P2000
The P2000 is an articulated light rail car used on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Siemens Mobility and is used on Metro's A and C lines. It was previously used on the L Line between 2003 and 2011.
| Siemens P2000 | |
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| In service | 1996–present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility |
| Constructed | 1996–1999 |
| Entered service | 1996–2003 |
| Refurbished | Alstom 2019—present |
| Number built | 52 |
| Formation | Single unit |
| Fleet numbers | 201-250, 301-302 |
| Capacity | 100 (76 seats) |
| Operator(s) |  |
| Line(s) served |    (2003-2011) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Low alloy high tensile steel |
| Train length | 267.5 ft (81.53 m) (three cars) |
| Car length | 89.5 ft (27.28 m) (Articulated car) |
| Width | 8.7 ft (2.65 m) |
| Height | 12.3 ft (3.75 m) |
| Floor height | 3.2 ft (0.98 m) |
| Doors | 8 (4 per side) |
| Wheelbase | 6.9 ft (2.10 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Weight | 98,000 pounds (44.45 t) |
| Traction system | |
| Acceleration | 3 mph/s (4.4 ft/s2; 1.3 m/s2) |
| Deceleration | 3.5 mph/s (5.1 ft/s2; 1.6 m/s2) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Brecknell Willis & Faiveley pantographs |
| UIC classification | Bo′+2′+Bo′ |
| Safety system(s) | ATC, Emergency brakes, ATP, ATO |
| Coupling system | Tomlinson |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
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The trains feature automatic train control, automatic train operation for C Line service, air conditioning, emergency intercoms, wheelchair spaces and emergency braking.
In June 2013, Metro awarded a fixed price contract to PAMCO Machine Works in Monrovia, California, to overhaul the powered axle assemblies for the then eleven year old P2000's.[2][3]
Since 2020, some units have been taken out of service for refurbishment by Alstom.[4] As of January 2022, units 204 and 211 are undergoing refurbishment by Alstom.[5]
References
- "Los Angeles P2000 Light Rail Vehicle" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Siemens AG. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- "P2000 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- "Siemens P2000 Light Rail Vehicle - Technical Information" (PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-01-05.
- Chen, Anna (2020-10-06). "Metro receives first modernized P2000 light rail vehicle". The Source. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- (ALSTOM REFURBISH) LACMTA 1999 Siemens P2000 #214, #204 | Coin Lloyd's Transit Hub, retrieved 2022-03-13
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