Stadler METRO explained

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Stadler METRO
Manufacturer:Stadler Rail
Yearconstruction:2012–present
Maxspeed:120km/h
Coupling:Dellner

Stadler METRO is a electric multiple-unit train 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, the third-generation driverless Glasgow Subway rolling stock,[2] [3] [4] [5] the Class 777 electric multiple units and battery electric multiple units for suburban Merseyrail services in Merseyside,[6] Class 555 EMUs for the Tyne and Wear Metro system.[7] and CQ400 rail cars for the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia,[8]

Specification

The METRO are a fully customizable electric multiple unit train, primarily for urban rapid transit systems, that can be built from two to ten cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers.

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 20kmand55kmkm (10milesand34mileskm) without charging.[10]

Operators

Belarus

In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for 10 units.

Germany

In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 units, and ended up placing several more orders.[11]

United States

In March 2019, MARTA rail placed an order for 354 Stadler METRO carriages. Designated CQ400, they are due to be delivered and starting services in 2025.[12]

United Kingdom

In 2016, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) placed an order worth £280million for trains, and general railway modernisations with Stadler and Ansaldo STS.[13] These trains have provisions to become driverless

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. On 23 January 2023, the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues., 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.[20] [21] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus fining Stadler £1.4million for "underperformance".[22]

Fleet details

ClassOperatorNumber builtYear builtCars per setUnit numbersNotes
Belarus
M110/M111Minsk Metro10
Germany
BVG Class IKBerliner Verkehrsbetriebe40+
United States
CQ400MARTA rail354 carriages
United Kingdom
777/0Merseyrail46[23] 201820224[24] Standard variant.
777/1720222023777140, 777142, 777144, 777146, 777148, 777150, 777152[25] Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines.
555Nexus462021present5[26]
Glasgow Subway 3rd GenSPT17201620224Driverless[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Produktdetail - Stadler .
  2. News: Glasgow Subway trains first in UK to run with no staff on board . 2018-02-12 . The Scotsman . en.
  3. News: 2016-03-04 . New Subway trains unveiled - SPT . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180127071209/http://www.spt.co.uk/2016/03/new-subway-trains-unveiled/ . 27 January 2018 . 2018-02-12 . SPT . en-GB.
  4. News: 2016-08-23 . Subway Revival – Glasgow to introduce UTO . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180213080031/https://www.railengineer.uk/2016/08/23/subway-revival-glasgow-to-introduce-uto/ . 13 February 2018 . 2018-02-12 . Rail Engineer . en-GB.
  5. News: 2016-03-04 . New trains unveiled for Glasgow Subway . 2018-02-12 . BBC News . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Barrow . Keith . 16 December 2016 . Stadler to supply new Merseyrail trains . 16 December 2016 . International Railway Journal.
  7. Web site: Tyne and Wear . Nexus . Nexus unveils £362m new Tyne and Wear Metro trains . 2020-01-28 . Nexus . en.
  8. Web site: Ltd . DVV Media International . Stadler to supply up to 354 metro cars to Atlanta . 2019-03-29 . Metro Report . en.
  9. Book: Metro Class 777 IPEMU – Merseytravel, Liverpool (UK) . 6 September 2022 . Stadler Rail Group . Bussnang . MMER_IPEMU0922e . 28 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221228121502/https://www.stadlerrail.com/media/pdf/mmer_ipemu0922e.pdf . 28 December 2022 . live.
  10. Web site: ybnews . 2021-07-15 . Battery breakthrough will see Merseyrail network extended . 2024-08-20 . Liverpool Business News . en-GB.
  11. News: BVG: Die neue U-Bahn ist zu dick . 2024-08-21 . Der Tagesspiegel Online . de-DE . 1865-2263.
  12. Web site: Fingert . Tyler . 2022-12-17 . MARTA gives customers glimpse of future railcars . 2024-08-21 . FOX 5 Atlanta . en-US.
  13. Web site: 3 January 2018 . Glasgow Subway trains first in UK to run with no staff on board . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180213135049/https://www.scotsman.com/news/glasgow-subway-trains-first-in-uk-to-run-with-no-staff-on-board-1-4652242 . 13 February 2018 . 12 February 2018 . www.scotsman.com . en.
  14. Web site: Kirwin . Ellen . Thorp . Liam . 2023-01-23 . Updates as first new Merseyrail train finally welcomes passengers . 2024-08-20 . Liverpool Echo . en.
  15. Web site: Thorp . Liam . 2023-07-13 . Update on new Merseyrail trains as roll out progresses . 2024-08-20 . Liverpool Echo . en.
  16. Web site: Northern Line Route & Timetable Changes . 2024-08-20 . www.merseyrail.org . en-GB.
  17. News: 2023-11-08 . Liverpool train delays 'frustratingly poor', Mayor Steve Rotheram says . 2024-08-20 . BBC News . en-GB.
  18. Web site: 2023-11-08 . Metro Mayor slams train maker Stadler over 'frustratingly poor' performance of new fleet TheBusinessDesk.com . 2024-08-20 . North West . en.
  19. News: 2024-01-17 . Merseyrail battery-powered trains 'introduced too soon' . 2024-08-20 . BBC News . en-GB.
  20. Web site: 28 January 2020 . Metro Report . Stadler to build Tyne & Wear metro fleet . 2024-08-20 . Railway Gazette International . en.
  21. Web site: 11 March 2020 . Rail in the 2020 budget . 2024-08-20 . Railway Gazette International . en.
  22. Web site: 2024-02-20 . Tyne and Wear Metro operator fines Stadler £1.4m for underperformance . 2024-08-20 . BBC News . en-GB.
  23. News: 20 September 2022 . Stadler to Display UK's First Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU) at InnoTrans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221228123213/https://www.stadlerrail.com/en/media/article/stadler-to-display-uk%E2%80%99s-first-independently-powered-electric-multiple-unit-ipemu-at-innotrans/1188/ . 28 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Stadler Rail Group . Bussnang.
  24. Steve. Fletcher. Pedro Martinez (Stadler Rail Valencia SAU). The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011, as amended – First authorisation of Class 777 Mersey electric multiple unit 777053. 27 July 2021. UK/51/2021/0052. https://www.orr.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/2021-07-27-authorisation-letter-for-stadler-class-777-emu-additional-unit-053.pdf. Office of Rail and Road. London. 23 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827191305/https://www.orr.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2021-08/2021-07-27-authorisation-letter-for-stadler-class-777-emu-additional-unit-053.pdf. 27 August 2021. live.
  25. News: Fender . Keith . Sherratt . Philip . 20 September 2022 . Stadler shows trains for the UK at InnoTrans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920152809/https://www.modernrailways.com/article/stadler-shows-trains-uk-innotrans . 20 September 2022 . 27 December 2022 . Modern Railways . Key Publishing . Stamford.
  26. Web site: . Metro's new train fleet . 29 May 2021 . Nexus . Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive .
  27. Web site: Gwilt . Andrew . 2018-09-21 . InnoTrans 2018: Stadler shows off Glasgow Subway train . 2024-08-20 . RailAdvent . en-GB.

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