BVG unveils new-generation Berlin U-Bahn train
Geplaatst: di 03 feb 2015, 18:10
BVG unveils new-generation Berlin U-Bahn train
BERLIN Transport (BVG) unveiled the first of two prototype new-generation trains for the city's narrow profile U-Bahn lines at Olympia-Stadion station on February 3.
The four-car type 1K train was assembled at Stadler Pankow's plant in nearby Velten, Brandenburg, and delivered by road to BVG's Machandelweg depot at the end of January.
The second pre-series train will be delivered within the next four weeks and the two prototypes will undergo three months of trials before entering passenger service in May. The trains will be evaluated in regular operation over a year and are expected to cover around 120,000km during this phase.
If trials are successful, BVG will exercise an option with Stadler Pankow for 34 production trains, which are expected to enter service from 2017 onwards.
The type 1Ks are intended to replace the A3L71 fleet, which dates back to 1972-73. Each 51.6m-long set will accommodate 330 passengers and seat 80, with full-width gangways and level boarding to aid accessibility.
The vehicles will be unusual in that they will feature a slightly curved bodyshell. This so-called "ballooning" will allow interior space to be optimised within the constraints of the narrow-profile tunnels. This provides a maximum width of 2.4m, 10cm wider than BVG's existing narrow-profile vehicles.
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Het Berlijnse transportbedrijf BVG heeft twee prototypes van de nieuwe metro getoond die de oude metrostoestellen uit de 70'er jaren moet gaan vervangen. Gebouwd bij Stadler Pankow en daarna naar Olympia getransporteerd over de weg naar Berlijn.
BERLIN Transport (BVG) unveiled the first of two prototype new-generation trains for the city's narrow profile U-Bahn lines at Olympia-Stadion station on February 3.
The four-car type 1K train was assembled at Stadler Pankow's plant in nearby Velten, Brandenburg, and delivered by road to BVG's Machandelweg depot at the end of January.
The second pre-series train will be delivered within the next four weeks and the two prototypes will undergo three months of trials before entering passenger service in May. The trains will be evaluated in regular operation over a year and are expected to cover around 120,000km during this phase.
If trials are successful, BVG will exercise an option with Stadler Pankow for 34 production trains, which are expected to enter service from 2017 onwards.
The type 1Ks are intended to replace the A3L71 fleet, which dates back to 1972-73. Each 51.6m-long set will accommodate 330 passengers and seat 80, with full-width gangways and level boarding to aid accessibility.
The vehicles will be unusual in that they will feature a slightly curved bodyshell. This so-called "ballooning" will allow interior space to be optimised within the constraints of the narrow-profile tunnels. This provides a maximum width of 2.4m, 10cm wider than BVG's existing narrow-profile vehicles.
Bron en meer
Het Berlijnse transportbedrijf BVG heeft twee prototypes van de nieuwe metro getoond die de oude metrostoestellen uit de 70'er jaren moet gaan vervangen. Gebouwd bij Stadler Pankow en daarna naar Olympia getransporteerd over de weg naar Berlijn.