AnsaldoBreda P2550
The P2550 is an articulated high-floor electric light rail vehicle produced by AnsaldoBreda (now Hitachi Rail Italy) for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Metro Rail system.[2]
| AnsaldoBreda P2550 | |
|---|---|
 AnsaldoBreda P2550 train at Highland Park | |
| In service | 2007-present |
| Manufacturer | AnsaldoBreda |
| Constructed | 2005-2011 |
| Entered service | 2007-2011 |
| Number built | 50 |
| Number in service | 50 |
| Fleet numbers | 701-750 |
| Capacity | 76 (seated) 141 (standing) |
| Operator(s) |  |
| Line(s) served |  |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 89 ft 11+15⁄16 in (27.43 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 8+3⁄4 in (2.661 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 3 in (3.734 m) |
| Floor height | 39 in (991 mm) |
| Entry | Level |
| Doors | 8 (4 per side) |
| Articulated sections | 1 |
| Maximum speed | 74.6 mph (120 km/h) |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 145 kW (194 hp) |
| Power output | 580 kW (780 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Faiveley pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′+2′+Bo′ |
| Safety system(s) | ATP |
| Coupling system | Tomlinson/Dellner[1] |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
History
In 2001, the LACMTA began seeking bids for a new order of light rail vehicles. Four companies submitted proposals; Bombardier, Kinkisharyo, Siemens, and AnsaldoBreda. Siemens's proposal did not meet the LACMTA's requirements, and Bombardier declined to bid due to the terms of the contract. AnsaldoBreda's bid was lower than that of Kinkisharyo, and as a result, on April 24, 2003, the LACMTA awarded a contract to AnsaldoBreda for the production of 50 new light rail vehicles.[3][4] The first of these vehicles were delivered in 2005 and was first tested on the Blue Line before becoming exclusive to the Gold Line.
Delivery of the P2550 series was delayed, and the LACMTA claimed that the vehicles were overweight. They opted not to order any more railcars from AnsaldoBreda. They would later order the P3010 series from Kinki Sharyo, which first entered service in 2016. The P2550 series is currently only used in revenue service on the L Line (known as the Gold Line prior to 2020) and will assume service on the E Line in the future.
References
- "Dellner supports LA Metro P2550 LRV Modernization program with delivering couplers and services". Dellner. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- "Los Angeles LRV P2550" (PDF). AnsaldoBreda. 2012-06-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
- "April 2003 Board Meeting - Item 34" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 17 April 2003.
- "Operations Committee: 2550 Rail Vehicle Program" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 15, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2019.