METRO trains are a fully customizable electric multiple unit train, primarily for urban rapid transit systems, that can be built from two to ten cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers.[1]
The trains are fully electric, using a mix of third rail, pantograph, or batteries for power, however only two of the three options can be picked due to space limitations on the trains.[6]
The battery variation of the train can do between 20 and 55km (12 and 34 miles) without charging,[7] and can be recharged in less than 15 minutes.[6]
While most variants have interior and exterior similarities, such as automatic sliding steps to allow for step free access, a majority of the features on each train are completely customizable to fit the demands and needs of the customer.[8]
Operators
Belarus
In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for ten units containing six four-car and four five-car trainsets that will replace older rolling stock.[9][10] These entered service in February 2020.[11]
Germany
In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 four-car units in the form of the BVG Class IK for the small-profile network of the Berlin U-Bahn[12][13] In August 2015, the first two units arrived and were put into passenger service as prototypes. Upon a successful trial phase, the other 38 units where delivered and put in service.
Stadler are also working on other trains for the BVG in the form of the BVG Class J and JK, which will be a mixture of two- and four-car units.[14][15] Stadler state they are making 376 cars as two or four car units for the network.[16]
In 2021, Stadler won a contract to supply 14 three-car trains for Lisbon Metro.[18] They are designated as the ML 20 series. The first train was delivered on 9 August 2024 and is planned to enter service in January 2025.[19]
In October 2024, Lisbon Metro again signed a contract with Stadler, this time for the supply of 24 three-car trains with an option for 12 more, designated as the ML 24 series.[20]
In December 2016, Merseytravel placed an order with Stadler for 52 units, later increasing this to 53, designated as the British Rail Class 777.[34][35] On 23 January 2023, the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues. As of August2024[update], the rollout is in its final phase.[36][37][38] Throughout the introduction of the new trains, Metro MayorSteve Rotheram has criticised Stadler and requested compensation for the "frustratingly poor" performance of the new fleet.[39][40][41]
In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed an order for 42 units,[42] later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands.[43][44][45] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus imposing £1.4million of contract penalties on Stadler for "underperformance".[46] The first of the class was introduced on 18 December 2024.[47]
1 2 "Metro's new train fleet". Nexus. Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
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