VAG Class G1
VAG Class G1 | |
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Manufacturer | Siemens |
Designer | ergon3Design[1] |
Family name | Inspiro |
Replaced | VAG Class DT1 VAG Class DT2 (from 2022) |
Constructed | 2017– |
Number under construction | 128 vehicles (32 sets) |
Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 401–536 |
Capacity | 128 seated, 476 standing[2] |
Operator(s) | VAG |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Welded aluminium[3] |
Train length | 75,885 mm (248 ft 11.6 in) over couplers[3] |
Width | 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)[3] |
Floor height | 1.05 m (3 ft 5 in) above top of rail[3] |
Doors | 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) sliding-plug, 2 × 3 per car[3] |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph)[3] |
Axle load | 12.8 t (12.6 long tons; 14.1 short tons)[3] |
Traction motors | 16 × 140 kW (190 hp) |
Power output | 2.24 MW (3,000 hp) |
Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail[3] |
Current collection method | contact shoe |
UIC classification | 4 × Bo'Bo' |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The VAG Class G1 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg for use on the Nuremberg U-Bahn system. They will replace the VAG Class DT1 and VAG Class DT2 currently in service on Nuremberg U-Bahn line U1.[4][5] On 20 August 2020, the first of three G1 trains entered into the revenue service.[6]
Formation[]
The G1 trains consist of four permanently-coupled cars, which are connected by gangways, allowing passengers to walk through the whole train.[7] Unlike previous classes of Nuremberg U-Bahn rolling stock, the G1 is a single 4 car train whereas the previous classes were all composed of two car trains ("DT" stands for "Doppeltriebwagen" in German roughly equivalent to married pair)
Interior[]
The interior features LED lighting, CCTV security cameras,[8] multi-purpose areas for strollers and wheelchairs,[9] and air conditioning.[10] Free Wi-Fi will be provided in the trains.[8] While planned to only be used on the non-automated U1, the trains are capable of automated operation and the operator cabin is removable should they be used on automated lines in the future or U1 be automated.
History[]
The trains were ordered in December 2015 as a replacement for the DT1 trains currently in service on the U-Bahn system.[4] Construction of the trains began in 2017.[7] The first painted car body was presented at the Siemens Vienna plant on April 17, 2018,[4] and the first set was completed in December 2018.[11] The order also includes options for 11 additional sets, six of which would replace the VAG Class DT2 trains.[9] The option for six additional sets as a replacement for the DT2 trains was exercised on November 27, 2018.[5] Another seven additional sets were ordered in March 2019.[12] The first set was delivered to VAG's Langwasser depot on May 3, 2019.[13]
References[]
- ^ Fuchsbauer, Nicole (April 17, 2018). "Neuer Nürnberger U-Bahn-Zug nimmt Gestalt an" [New Nuremberg subway train takes shape]. marktspiegel.de (in German). Verlag Der Marktspiegel GmbH. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Briginshaw, David (October 28, 2019). "First Nuremberg G1 metro train unveiled". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Class G1 data sheet" (PDF). Siemens.
- ^ a b c "Nürnberg metro trainsets under construction". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Nürnberg orders Siemens U-Bahn trainsets". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ Handl, Johannes (19 August 2020). "G1 legt los: Neuer U-Bahn-Zug startet Fahrgastbetrieb". Nordbayern Nachrichten (in German).
- ^ a b "Modern und effizient: Bau der neuen U1-Züge gestartet" [Modern and efficient: Construction of the new U1 trains started]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. June 26, 2017. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Mayer, Dominik (November 30, 2018). "Der ganze Stolz der VAG: Das ist Nürnbergs neue U-Bahn" [VAGs whole pride: This is Nurembergs new U-Bahn]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Neue U-Bahn-Züge für Nürnberg" [New U-Bahn trains for Nuremberg]. busundbahn.de (in German). DVV Media Group GmbH. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ Brock, Alexander (August 16, 2018). "Gegen "Sauna-Züge": VAG startet Klimaanlagen-Offensive" [Against "sauna trains": VAG launches air conditioning offensive]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Nürnberg bekommt neue U-Bahnen" [Nuremberg gets new U-Bahn trains]. frankenfernsehen.tv (in German). TVF Fernsehen in Franken Programm GmbH. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Option gezogen: VAG bestellt sieben neue U-Bahnen" [Option pulled: VAG orders seven new trains]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. March 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ "First G1 metro train arrives in Nürnberg". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. May 7, 2019. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
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