FLIRT bi-mode multiple unit for Greater Anglia

Greater Anglia operate the East Anglia franchise which will oversee a large investment into local rail services, including a planned order for 58 FLIRT bi-mode and electric multiple-unit trains which will operate on various railway lines in East Anglia. The bi-mode order involves 24 four-car and 14 three-car trains. The FLIRT developed for Greater Anglia is a member of the service proven FLIRT which was built for several different service operators in various mission profiles and will be adapted for the UK infrastructure and the Greater Anglia requirements. The FLIRT for Greater Anglia complies with the new technical specifications for interoperability including the legislation for persons with reduced mobility. Its low floor design enables a level boarding on every passenger door and therefore optimises the passenger flow and minimises the dwell times. The bi-mode units enable an interruption-free service on electrified and non-electrified lines. The necessary power is generated by diesel engines, which are arranged in a power pack car separated from passenger saloon; this will reduce the noise and vibration impact on passengers. When running under catenary the diesel engines can be shut off, thus saving fuel, reducing the exhaust and noise emissions as well as improving the comfort for passengers in the train and of persons standing at stations. The trains are equipped with air-conditioning, multifunctional zones with bike compartments, modern passenger information systems and Wi-Fi internet connection. The new trains will commence commercial service in 2019.

– 25KV/50Hz AC and diesel power supply

– Welded car body structure with extruded aluminium profiles

– Glass fiber reinforced plastic front cabin

– Air-suspended motor- and Jakobs-bogies

– High tractive efforts and accelerations

– Multiple-traction up to three trains

– Interruption-free service on electrified and non-electrified lines

– Low floor and gap-free entrance for improved passenger flow

– Bright, passenger-friendly interior with customized design

– Air-conditioned passenger and driver compartments

– Reduced vibration and noise emission in diesel operation due to separated power pack car

– Controlled emission toilets, also suitable for PRM passengers

– Multifunctional zones with bike compartments

– Video surveillance and Wi-Fi internet access

– Separate entrance for drivers

– Ergonomically designed driver‘s desk

– Redundant traction chain with water-cooled IGBT power converters

– Power pack car with redundant diesel engine generators

– Easy access for maintenance

– Prepared for ETCS installation

– Vehicle control system with train bus and diagnostics computer (CAN-open bus)