Stadler METRO

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Stadler METRO
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Stadler METRO IPEMU Class 777/1 for Merseyrail
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Stadler M110/M111 in Minsk Metro
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Tyne & Wear Metro Class 555
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Berlin's U-Bahn train type IK
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A third generation Glasgow Subway unit
Manufacturer Stadler Rail
Constructed2012–present
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Coupling system Dellner

Stadler METRO is a fully customizable electric multiple-unit train for urban rapid transit systems made by Stadler Rail for use on heavy and light railways. [1] Currently used on Berlin U-Bahn as BVG Class IK, as M110/M111 series for Minsk Metro, CQ400 rail cars for the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia, [2] the third-generation driverless Glasgow Subway rolling stock, [3] [4] [5] [6] the Class 777 electric multiple units and battery electric multiple units for suburban Merseyrail services in Liverpool, [7] and Class 555 EMUs for the Tyne and Wear Metro system. [8]

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Specification

The METRO units can be built from two to ten cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers. [1]

The trains are fully electric, either using third rail, pantograph, or batteries for power, however only two of the three options can be picked due to space limitations on the trains. [9]

The trains have an open gangway design.

The battery variation of the train can do between 20 and 55 km (12 and 34 miles) without charging. [9] [10]

Operators

Belarus

In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for 10 units.[ citation needed ]

Germany

In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 units, and ended up placing several more orders. [11]

United States

In March 2019, MARTA rail placed an order for 354 Stadler METRO units. These are due to be delivered and starting services in 2025. [2] [12]

United Kingdom

In 2016, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) placed an order worth £280 million for trains, and general railway modernisations with Stadler and Ansaldo STS. [13] These trains have provisions to become driverless [3]

In December 2016, Merseytravel placed an order with Stadler for 52 units, later increasing this to 53, in the form of British Rail Class 777. [7] On 23 January 2023, the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues. As of August 2024, the rollout is in its final phase. [14] [15] [16] Throughout the rollout of the Class 777 units Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has criticised Stadler and requested compensation for the "frustratingly poor" roll-out of the trains. [17] [18] [19]

In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed an order for 42 units, later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands. [8] [20] [21] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus fining Stadler £1.4 million for "underperformance". [22]

Accidents and incidents

On 5 October 2023, a Merseyrail Class 777 train crashed at Rock Ferry station after a "minor operational incident" and was taken out of service. No passengers were on board when the crash occurred and no injuries were reported. [23]

Fleet details

ClassOperatorNo. builtYear builtCars per setUnit nos.Notes
United Kingdom
777/0 Merseyrail 46 [24] 2018–20224777001–777039, 777041, 777043, 777045, 777047, 777049, 777051, 777053 [25] Standard variant.
777/1 7 [24] 2022–2023777140, 777142, 777144, 777146, 777148, 777150, 777152 [26] Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines. [24]
555 Nexus 46 [21] 2021–present5 [27]
Glasgow Subway 3rd Gen SPT 172016–20224Driverless [28]

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