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Stadler METRO

Stadler METRO is a electric multiple-unit train 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, the third-generation driverless Glasgow Subway rolling stock,[2][3] the Class 777 electric multiple units and battery electric multiple units for suburban Merseyrail services in Merseyside,[4] Class 555 EMUs for the Tyne and Wear Metro system. and CQ400 rail cars for the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia,[5]

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

Specification

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The METRO 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, 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.[6]

The battery variation of the train can do between 20 and 55 km (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.

Operators

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Belarus

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In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for 10 units containing six four-car and four five-car trainsets that will replace older rolling stock.[8][9]

Germany

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In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 units in the form of the BVG Class IK.[10][11] 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 units for the BVG in the form of the BVG Class J and JK.[12]

Italy

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In 2021, Stadler signed a contract with Ente Autonomo Volturno to supply and maintain up to 40 units.[13]

Spain

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Between 2004 and 2008, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana received METRO units from Stadler in the form of the Series 4300.[14]

In 2018, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya placed an order for 15 METRO units.[15]

United States

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In March 2019, MARTA rail placed an order for 127 units. Designated CQ400, they are due to be delivered and starting services in 2025.[5][16][17]

United Kingdom

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In 2016, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) placed an order worth £280 million for trains, and general railway modernisations with Stadler and Ansaldo STS.[18] These trains have provisions to become driverless.[19][20]

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.[4][21] 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.[22][23][24] 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.[25][26][27]

In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed an order for 42 units,[28] later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands.[29][30][31] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus fining Stadler £1.4 million for "underperformance".[32]

Fleet details

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Class Operator Number built Year built Cars per set Notes
Belarus
M110/M111 Minsk Metro 10 Unknown 5
4
Germany
BVG Class IK Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe 40[10] 2014–2020 4
BVG Class J 88 2
50 4
Italy
[13] Ente Autonomo Volturno 60 2021–present 3
Spain
Series 4300 Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana 42 2004–2008 4 While made prior to the METRO name, Stadler classes the 4300 series as a part of the start of the range.
20 2004–2008 5
Series 115 Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya 15 2021 4
United States
CQ400 MARTA rail 127[5] 2020–present 4
United Kingdom
777/0 Merseyrail 46[33] 2018–2022 4 Standard variant.
777/1 7[33] 2022–2023 Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines.[33]
555 Nexus 46[31] 2021–present 5[29]
Glasgow Subway 3rd Gen SPT 17[34] 2016–2022 4 Driverless[35]

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