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Stadler METRO

Stadler METRO is a fully customization electric multiple-unit train for urban rapid transit systems 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 for suburban Merseyrail services in Liverpool,[6][7] CQ400 rail cars for the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia,[8] and Class 555 EMUs for the Tyne and Wear Metro system.[9]

Stadler METRO
Berlin's U-Bahn train type IK, for testing purposes at Olympia-Stadion station, close to the Grunewald depot
ManufacturerStadler Rail
Constructed2012–present
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Coupling systemDellner

Specification

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The METRO units can be built in anywhere between 2 and 10 cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers.[1]

The trains are fully electric, either using 3rd rail, pantograph, or batteries for power, however only two of the three options can be picked due to space limitations on the trains.[10]

The trains have a completely open gangway design.

The battery variation of the train can do somewhere between 20 km to 55 km without charging.[11][10]

Operators

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United Kingdom

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On the 16th 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 January 23rd, 2023 the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues. As of August 2024, the rollout is in its final phase.[12][13][14]

Throughout the rollout of the Class 777's Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has critisised Stadler and requested compensation for the "frustratingly poor" roll-out of the trains.[15][16][17]

In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed a order for 42 units, later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands.[18][19]

The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777's, with Nexus fining Stadler £1.4m for "underperformance".[20]

Accidents and incidents

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On 5 October 2023, a Merseyrail Class 777 train crashed at Rock Ferry station after a "minor operational incident" and was taken out of service. No passengers were on board when the crash occurred and no injuries were reported.[21]

Fleet details

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Class Operator No. built Year built Cars per set Unit nos. Notes
United Kingdom
777/0 Merseyrail 46[22] 2018–2022 4 777001–777039,777041, 777043, 777045, 777047, 777049, 777051, 777053[23] Standard variant.
777/1 7[22] 2022–2023 777140, 777142, 777144, 777146, 777148, 777150, 777152[24] Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines.[22]
555 Nexus 46[19] 2021-Present 5[25]
Glasgow Subway 3rd Gen Strathclyde Partnership for Transport 17 2016-2022 4 Driverless[26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Produktdetail - Stadler".
  2. ^ "Glasgow Subway trains first in UK to run with no staff on board". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  3. ^ "New Subway trains unveiled - SPT". SPT. 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  4. ^ "Subway Revival – Glasgow to introduce UTO". Rail Engineer. 2016-08-23. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  5. ^ "New trains unveiled for Glasgow Subway". BBC News. 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  6. ^ Barrow, Keith (16 December 2016). "Stadler to supply new Merseyrail trains". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  7. ^ Stadler signs contract to build and maintain 52 metro trains for Liverpool city region
  8. ^ Ltd, DVV Media International. "Stadler to supply up to 354 metro cars to Atlanta". Metro Report. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  9. ^ Tyne and Wear, Nexus. "Nexus unveils £362m new Tyne and Wear Metro trains". Nexus. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
  10. ^ a b Metro Class 777 IPEMU – Merseytravel, Liverpool (UK) (PDF). Bussnang: Stadler Rail Group. 6 September 2022. MMER_IPEMU0922e. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  11. ^ ybnews (2021-07-15). "Battery breakthrough will see Merseyrail network extended". Liverpool Business News. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  12. ^ Kirwin, Ellen; Thorp, Liam (2023-01-23). "Updates as first new Merseyrail train finally welcomes passengers". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  13. ^ Thorp, Liam (2023-07-13). "Update on new Merseyrail trains as roll out progresses". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  14. ^ "Northern Line Route & Timetable Changes". www.merseyrail.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  15. ^ "Liverpool train delays 'frustratingly poor', Mayor Steve Rotheram says". BBC News. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  16. ^ "Metro Mayor slams train maker Stadler over 'frustratingly poor' performance of new fleet | TheBusinessDesk.com". North West. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  17. ^ "Merseyrail battery-powered trains 'introduced too soon'". BBC News. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  18. ^ International2020-01-28T12:59:00+00:00, Metro Report. "Stadler to build Tyne & Wear metro fleet". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2024-08-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ a b UK2020-03-11T17:12:00+00:00, Rail Business. "Rail in the 2020 budget". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2024-08-20. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "Tyne and Wear Metro operator fines Stadler £1.4m for underperformance". BBC News. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  21. ^ Nicholson, Abigail (5 October 2023). "New Merseyrai ltrain 'taken out of service' after crash at station". Liverpool Echo. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  22. ^ a b c "Stadler to Display UK's First Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU) at InnoTrans". Bussnang: Stadler Rail Group. 20 September 2022. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  23. ^ Fletcher, Steve (27 July 2021). "The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011, as amended – First authorisation of Class 777 Mersey electric multiple unit 777053" (PDF). Letter to Pedro Martinez (Stadler Rail Valencia SAU). London: Office of Rail and Road. UK/51/2021/0052. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  24. ^ Fender, Keith; Sherratt, Philip (20 September 2022). "Stadler shows trains for the UK at InnoTrans". Modern Railways. Stamford: Key Publishing. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  25. ^ "Metro's new train fleet". Nexus. Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  26. ^ Gwilt, Andrew (2018-09-21). "InnoTrans 2018: Stadler shows off Glasgow Subway train". RailAdvent. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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