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Siemens P2000
In service1996–present
ManufacturerSiemens Mobility
Constructed1996–1999
Entered service1996–2003
RefurbishedAlstom
2019—present
Number built52
FormationSingle unit
Fleet numbers201–250, 301–302
Capacity100 (76 seats)
Operators
Lines servedA LineC LineE Line
L Line(2003–2012)
Specifications
Car body constructionLAHT
Train length268 ft 8 in (81.9 m) (three cars)
Car length89 ft 7 in (27.3 m)
Width8 ft 8 in (2.65 m)
Height12 ft 4 in (3.76 m) (without pantograph)
Floor height3 ft 2.4 in (975 mm)
Doors8 (4 per side)
Articulated sections2 (one articulation)
Wheelbase6 ft 11 in (2.1 m)
Maximum speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Weight98,000 lb (44 t)
Traction system
Traction motors4 × 185 hp (138 kW)
Power output740 hp (552 kW)
Acceleration3 mph/s (4.4 ft/s2; 1.3 m/s2)
Deceleration3.5 mph/s (5.1 ft/s2; 1.6 m/s2)
Electric system(s)750 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Brecknell Willis & Faiveley pantographs
AAR wheel arrangementBo-2-Bo
Safety system(s)ATC, Emergency brakes, ATP, ATO
Coupling systemTomlinson
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes/references
[1]

The P2000 is an articulated light rail car used on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Siemens Mobility and is used on Metro's A and C lines. It was previously used on the L Line between 2003 and 2011.

The trains feature automatic train control, automatic train operation for C Line service, air conditioning, emergency intercoms, wheelchair spaces and emergency braking.

In June 2013, Metro awarded a fixed price contract to PAMCO Machine Works in Monrovia, California, to overhaul the powered axle assemblies for the then eleven year old P2000's.[2][3]

Since 2020, some units have been taken out of service for refurbishment by Alstom.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Los Angeles P2000 Light Rail Vehicle" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Siemens AG. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  2. ^ "P2000 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Siemens P2000 Light Rail Vehicle - Technical Information" (PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 9, 2007.
  4. ^ Chen, Anna (2020-10-06). "Metro receives first modernized P2000 light rail vehicle". The Source. Retrieved 2022-03-13.