Nippon Sharyo P865

Nippon Sharyo P865/P2020
Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo
Entered service 1989
Number built 69
Formation Single unit
Fleet numbers 100-168
Capacity 180 (76 seats)
Operator(s)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Line(s) served  Blue Line
 Expo Line
Specifications
Car body construction Low alloy high tensile steel
Car length 87 ft (26.52 m)
Articulated car
Width 8 ft (2.44 m)
Height 11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Doors 8 (4 per side)
Wheel diameter 2.4 ft (0.73 m)
Wheelbase 6.2 ft (1.89 m)
Maximum speed 55 mph (89 km/h)
Weight 94,160 pounds (42,710 kg)
Train heating Yes
Electric system(s) 750 V DC Overhead line
Current collection method Pantograph
Bogies Inside-bearing type with resilient wheels (2 motored trucks + 1 non-powered center truck)
Braking system(s) Pulse width controlled electro-pneumatic disc brake
Safety system(s) Automatic Train Control, Emergency brakes
Coupling system Automatic tight lock coupler (for both mechanical and electrical connections) with cartridge type impact energy absorption device
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes
[1]

The Nippon Sharyo P865/P2020 is an articulated light rail vehicle used on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Nippon Sharyo and is used on Metro's Blue and Expo Lines.

The trains feature automatic train control, air conditioning, emergency intercoms, wheelchair spaces and emergency braking.

Overhaul

In late 2013, Metro awarded a 60-month fixed price contract to ORX to overhaul the powered axle assemblies for the then tewenty-three year old P865/P2020's.[2]

P2020

The P2020, which was also produced by Nippon Sharyo for the LACMTA, is identical to the P865, except for the model number. A total of fifteen vehicles with that model number were delivered to Metro in 1994.[3]

References

  1. "LRV for LACMTA". Nippon Sharyo USA. Nippon Sharyo. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  2. "P865/P2020 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  3. "Products". Nippon Sharyo USA. Nippon Sharyo. Retrieved 8 March 2016.


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