Hyundai Rotem HR5000 explained

Hyundai Rotem HR5000
Manufacturer:Hyundai Rotem
Numberconstruction:182
Replaced:Breda A650 (second batch)
Depots:Division 20 (Los Angeles River)
Collectionmethod:Contact shoe

The HR5000 is an electric multiple unit rapid transit car ordered from Hyundai Rotem for the Los Angeles Metro Rail's B and D lines.

Following a decision by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) not to purchase additional CRRC HR4000 trains, bids were sought for new subway trains. In January 2024, 182 cars were ordered from Hyundai Rotem, with options for 50 more cars. These will enter service prior to the 2028 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with all trains in service by 2030.

History

, the Metro Rail subway fleet is at least 26 years old, with the Breda A650 trains built in two batches between 1988 and 1997.[1] New trains will allow for future replacement of all Breda A650 trains, expanded train service including a four-minute train frequency, and extensions of the D Line over three phases.[2] [3]

In 2017, Metro awarded a contract to CRRC for 64 trains, with contract options for 218 cars.[4] These HR4000 trains were planned to enter service in 2020, with introduction into service currently planned for 2024.[5] Construction delays for trains were caused by supply chain issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.[6] [7] Following these construction delays, and the passing of the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act by Congress in 2019 which prevents the use of further federal funding for CRRC,[8] Metro decided not to exercise the options in the CRRC HR4000 contract in 2022.[9]

In December 2022, Metro began procuring new subway trains with a request for proposals.[10] Three bidders took part, Hitachi Rail, Hyundai Rotem and Stadler Rail.[11] All three manufacturers have production facilities in the United States.[12] In February 2024, a $663.7 million contract for 182 cars was awarded to Hyundai Rotem, with options for 50 more cars.[13] Although Hyundai Rotem's bid was more expensive than Stadler, Metro indicated that the contract was not solely awarded on price.

Cars will be delivered in two-car trains, with a capacity of 245 passengers. Trains will be capable of running in multiple, up to three trains at a time. Trains will enter service prior to the 2028 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with all trains in service by 2030.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hymon . Steve . November 12, 2014 . Staff report on beginning process of acquiring new subway cars . January 27, 2022 . The Source . en-US.
  2. Web site: Chen . Anna . March 23, 2017 . More subway cars for Red/Purple Lines in the works . January 27, 2022 . The Source . en-US.
  3. Web site: 16 November 2023 . Metro - File #: 2023-0496 Attachment D Presentation HR5000 New Heavy Rail Vehicle Procurement . 2024-02-09 . metro.legistar.com . Base Order 182 HRVs - Replace Existing Fleet (74 Cars), Support Purple Line Extensions – Section 2 & 3, Add Capacity for 4 Minutes Headway as committed to FTA.
  4. Web site: Sotero . Dave . April 12, 2017 . Metro, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation hold signing ceremony for $178-million subway car contract . January 27, 2022 . The Source . en-US.
  5. Web site: August 2, 2023 . These are first pair of 64 new subway cars on order. Arrived Sat night after road-tripping from assembly plant in Springfield, Mass. Look for 'em on B/D Lines next year. Watch the reveal . August 3, 2023 . . Metro.
  6. Web site: 16 August 2023 . Los Angeles receives first CRRC-built metro train . 9 Feb 2023 . International Railway Journal.
  7. Web site: 2023-08-18 . New LA Metro subway cars will feature New York-style bench seating . 2024-02-09 . Daily News . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2 February 2022 . Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Section 7613 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 . 9 Feb 2024 . Federal Transit Administration . Section 7613 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA 2020), Pub. L. No. 116-92 (Dec. 20, 2019), added new subsection 49 U.S.C. § 5323(u) to federal public transportation law. Section 5323(u) limits the use of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, and in some circumstances local funds, to procure rolling stock from certain transit vehicle manufacturers..
  9. Web site: 2022-0677 - NEW HR5000 HEAVY RAIL VEHICLES PROCUREMENT - Metro Board . 2024-02-09 . boardagendas.metro.net.
  10. Web site: 16 November 2023 . 2023-0738 - HR5000 HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE (HRV) PROCUREMENT - Metro Board Presentation HR5000 New Heavy Rail Vehicle Procurement . 2024-02-09 . metro.legistar.com . Complete delivery of 36 base order cars April 2028 Complete delivery of all 182 base order cars by December 31, 2029.
  11. Web site: 16 November 2023 . 2023-0738 - HR5000 HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE (HRV) PROCUREMENT - Metro Board ATTACHMENT A PROCUREMENT SUMMARY HR5000 Heavy Rail Vehicle (HRV) Procurement . 2024-02-09 . metro.legistar.com . All three of the proposals received were determined to be within the competitive range. The firms are listed below in alphabetical order: 1. Hitachi Rail, Los Angeles 2. Hyundai Rotem 3. Stadler US.
  12. Web site: 16 November 2023 . 2023-0738 - HR5000 HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE (HRV) PROCUREMENT - Metro Board ATTACHMENT A PROCUREMENT SUMMARY HR5000 Heavy Rail Vehicle (HRV) Procurement . 2024-02-09 . boardagendas.metro.net.
  13. Web site: 2024-02-06 . Hyundai Rotem Wins $664MM LA Metro Order . 2024-02-09 . Railway Age . en-US.

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