Euskotren 950 series

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Euskotren 950 series
Image of a 950 series train
950 series train at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo station in April 2017
ManufacturerCAF
Built atBeasain, Spain
Replaced, 300 series
Constructed2015–2018[1]
Entered service2 July 2016[2]
Number built28
Number in service28
Formation3 cars
Fleet numbers951–978
Capacity296
Operator(s)Euskotren
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Train length52,458 mm (172 ft 1.3 in)[3]
Width2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in)
Height3,615 mm (11 ft 10.3 in)
Floor height1,080 mm (3 ft 7 in)
Doors3 (per side and car)
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)[3]
Traction motorsTSA TMR 44-26-4[4]
Power output
  • 180 kW (240 hp) (per motor)
  • 1,440 kW (1,930 hp) (total)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
Safety system(s)LZB
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)

The Euskotren 950 series is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Euskotren in the Basque Country, Spain.

History[]

In June 2014, Euskotren awarded CAF the construction of 28 3-car EMUs for 150 million euros.[5] They are similar to the earlier 900 series, but feature improved accessibility.[6]

The first trainset was delivered in November 2015.[7] The series entered service on the on July 2, 2016.[2] The series gradually replaced the older and 300 series trains, with the last unit being delivered in 2018.[5] Now, they also run local services between Eibar and Ermua, on the , and on Metro Bilbao line 3.[citation needed]

Interior[]

Each train has 94 seats, with additional space for 202 standing passengers.[2] Internally, the three cars are connected with open gangways. Wheelchair space is provided at one end of the intermediate car,[8] the doors near it are equipped with ramps.[3] All trains have dedicated spaces for passengers carrying bicycles.[6]

  • Interior view.

  • Dedicated space for bicycles.

Naming[]

Each unit is named after a mountain of the Basque Country. The first 17 EMUs have the same names as the electric locomotives operated by (a historical company that preceded Euskotren).[9]

See also[]

  • Euskotren Trena § Rolling stock
  • Euskotren 900 series – a similar train type, but with four cars instead of three

References[]

  1. ^ Euskotren. Memoria 2018 (PDF). euskotren.eus (Report) (in Spanish). p. 37. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Jornada de puertas abiertas mañana sábado en la línea del Txorierri de Euskotren". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 1 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Tren de cercanías S/950 de Euskotren". CAF (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ^ "CAF Metro for Euskotren". TSA. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Euskotren adjudica a CAF la fabricación de veintiocho unidades". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 1 July 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Dossier: Nueva serie ferroviaria de Euskotren (EMU S-950)" (PDF). Irekia (in Spanish). February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Euskotren presenta las nuevas unidades 950 de CAF para la línea Lezama-Luchana". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 18 February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Accessibility". euskotren.eus. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Así son las nuevas unidades de la serie 950 de Euskotren". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 14 April 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

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