AnsaldoBreda P2550

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AnsaldoBreda P2550
Metro Gold Line Breda P2550.jpg
AnsaldoBreda P2550 train at Highland Park
In service2007-present
ManufacturerAnsaldoBreda
Constructed2005-2011
Entered service2007-2011
Number built50
Number in service50
Fleet numbers701-750
Capacity76 (seated)
141 (standing)
Operator(s)Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Line(s) servedL Line L Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Floor height39 in (991 mm)
Doors8 (4 per side)
Articulated sections1
Maximum speed77 mph (124 km/h)
Traction systemIGBT–VVVF
Electric system(s)750 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection methodFaiveley pantograph
Safety system(s)ATP
Coupling systemTomlinson/Dellner[1]

The P2550 is an articulated high-floor electric light rail vehicle produced by AnsaldoBreda (now Hitachi Rail Italy) for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Metro Rail system.[2]

History[]

In 2001, the LACMTA began seeking bids for a new order of light rail vehicles. Four companies submitted proposals; Bombardier, Kinkisharyo, Siemens, and AnsaldoBreda. Siemens's proposal did not meet the LACMTA's requirements, and Bombardier declined to bid due to the terms of the contract. AnsaldoBreda's bid was lower than that of Kinkisharyo, and as a result, on April 24, 2003, the LACMTA awarded a contract to AnsaldoBreda for the production of 50 new light rail vehicles.[3][4] The first of these vehicles were delivered in 2005 and was first tested on the Blue Line before becoming exclusive to the Gold Line.

Delivery of the P2550 series was delayed, and the LACMTA claimed that the vehicles were overweight. They opted not to order any more railcars from AnsaldoBreda. They would later order the P3010 series from Kinki Sharyo, which first entered service in 2016. The P2550 series is currently only used in revenue service on the L Line (known as the Gold Line prior to 2020) and will assume service on the E Line in the future.

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References[]

  1. ^ "Dellner supports LA Metro P2550 LRV Modernization program with delivering couplers and services". Dellner. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  2. ^ "Los Angeles LRV P2550" (PDF). AnsaldoBreda. 2012-06-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
  3. ^ "April 2003 Board Meeting - Item 34" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 17 April 2003.
  4. ^ "Operations Committee: 2550 Rail Vehicle Program" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 15, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2019.
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