METRO Glasgow EMU

In March 2016, SPT ordered 17 new metro trains from Stadler as part of a programme to modernise the underground system. Glasgow Subway is the third-oldest underground system in the world and started commercial operations in 1896. Even though the Victorian tunnel system required a very compact vehicle design, Stadler has succeeded in building a vehicle that meets current customer requirements. Optimum use has been made of the space available; there is also space for wheelchairs. The interior is open and welcoming. The newly developed bogie with pneumatic suspension contributes to a smoother ride. The vehicles operate fully automatically, without drivers. Power is supplied via a third rail at 600 V DC. The vehicles are designed for a maximum running speed of 58 km/h.

• Car body made of extruded aluminium profiles

• Motor bogies and trailer bogies with pneumatic suspension

• Modern vehicle control system

• Two half-trains with identical drive equipment

• Automatic front coupler for degraded operation

• Bright, passenger-friendly interior with scope for individual design

• Continuous floor height throughout entire passenger compartment

• Spacious multi-function area

• Six entrance doors on each side for rapid passenger flow

• Modern passenger information system and video surveillance

• Powerful ventilation system

• Equipped for fully automatic operation

• Temporary driver’s cab for migration phase

• Auxiliary desk for shunting and degraded operation

• Redundant drive equipment with water-cooled IGBT power converters

• Ergonomic vehicle diagnostics with remote reading option to support status-based maintenance

• 16 of 17 units in operation during peak hours