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Siemens P2000
In service2000–present
ManufacturerSiemens Mobility
Constructed1996–1999
Entered service2000–2003
RefurbishedAlstom
2019—2024
Number built52
FormationSingle unit
Fleet numbers201–250, 301–302
Capacity100 (76 seats)
Operators
DepotsDivision 11 (Long Beach)
Division 22 (Hawthorne)
Lines servedC Line 
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
UIC classificationBo′+2′+Bo′
AAR wheel arrangementB-2-B
Safety system(s)ATC, Emergency brakes, ATP, ATO
Coupling systemTomlinson
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes/references
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The P2000 is an articulated light rail car used on the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Siemens Mobility and is used on the C Line.

Details

In July 1992, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission issued a request for proposals for light rail vehicles for use on the then-under construction Green Line.[3] Four bids were received – Bombardier Transportation, Morrison–Knudsen, Siemens-Duewag and Sumitomo/Nippon Sharyo.[3] In June 1993, a contract was awarded to Siemens-Duewag to deliver 72 light rail vehicles at a cost of $2.7 million per vehicle.[3] The contract was signed in February 1994.[4] Following cost cutting in 1995, 20 trains were cut from the contract[4] – 52 trains were eventually built between 1996 and 1999.[5]

The first train was delivered to Metro in January 1998,[5] and trains entered service on the Green Line in July 2000.[5] The trains were subsequently used on the Green (C) and Blue (A) lines.

The P2000 was used on the Gold Line (L) between 2003 and 2012 and the A and Expo (E) lines thereafter. However, it returned in revenue service on the L Line in 2023 shortly before the Regional Connector began revenue service and the L Line was discontinued. It has since been removed for refurbishment with follow-up testing. As of 2023, some P2000s have returned to service on the C Line and are currently being tested on the A Line.

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 thirteen year old P2000's.[6][7]

Since 2020, some units have been taken out of service for refurbishment by Alstom.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "RCC board recommendation: Vehicle Acquisition Project - Contract No. P2000 - Los Angeles Standard Light Rail Vehicle - Recommendation for Award" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Los Angeles P2000 Light Rail Vehicle" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Siemens AG. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "RCC board recommendation: Vehicle Acquisition Project - Contract No. P2000 - Los Angeles Standard Light Rail Vehicle - Recommendation for Award" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Vehicles Acquisition Project Contract no. P2000 Los Angeles Standard Light Rail Vehicle Current Contract Status" (PDF). boardarchives.metro.net. 11 February 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 Aug 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  5. ^ a b c "2016-0807 - P2000 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE (LRV) OVERHAUL PROGRAM, RAIL VEHICLE CONTRACTOR - Metro Board". boardagendas.metro.net. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  6. ^ "P2000 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Siemens P2000 Light Rail Vehicle – Technical Information" (PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 9, 2007.
  8. ^ Chen, Anna (2020-10-06). "Metro receives first modernized P2000 light rail vehicle". The Source. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-03-13.

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