AnsaldoBreda P2550
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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]
| AnsaldoBreda P2550 | |
|---|---|
AnsaldoBreda P2550 train at Highland Park | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Manufacturer | AnsaldoBreda |
| Constructed | 2005–2011 |
| Entered service | 2007–2011 |
| Number built | 50 |
| Number in service | 50 |
| Fleet numbers | 701-750 |
| Capacity | 76 (seated) 141 (standing) |
| Operator(s) | |
| Line(s) served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 90 ft 0 in (27.43 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 8.8 in (2,661 mm) |
| Height | 12 ft 3.0 in (3,734 mm) |
| Floor height | 39 in (990 mm) |
| Entry | Level |
| Doors | 8 (4 per side) |
| Articulated sections | 2 (one articulation) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 194 hp (145 kW) |
| Power output | 780 hp (580 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | Overhead line, 750 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Faiveley pantograph |
| AAR wheel arrangement | Bo-2-Bo |
| Safety system(s) | ATP |
| Coupling system | Tomlinson/Dellner[1] |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
History
In 2001, the LACMTA began seeking bids for a new order of light rail vehicles. Four companies submitted proposals; Bombardier, Kinki Sharyo, 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 Kinki Sharyo, 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 vehicles was approximately three years behind schedule, and Metro claimed they were overweight; thus, the agency chose not to exercise their option to purchase more beyond this initially contracted order.[5]
In March 2021 it was found Kinki Sharyo was planned to refurbish the vehicles.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Dellner supports LA Metro P2550 LRV Modernization program with delivering couplers and services". Dellner. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ (PDF). AnsaldoBreda. June 21, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ "April 2003 Board Meeting - Item 34" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. April 17, 2003.
- ^ (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 15, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2019.
- ^ "January 6, 2010 - Agenda - Technical Advisory Committee" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 6, 2010. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ "2020-0055 - P2550 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE (LRV) MIDLIFE MODERNIZATION/OVERHAUL PROGRAM, RAIL VEHICLE CONTRACTOR". Metro Board. Retrieved November 15, 2022.