AnsaldoBreda P2550
The P2550 is an articulated high-floor electric light rail vehicle manufactured 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 Union Station in early 2023 | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Manufacturer | AnsaldoBreda |
| Constructed | 2005–2011 |
| Entered service | 2007–2011 |
| Refurbished | Kinki Sharyo 2023–present |
| Number built | 50 |
| Number in service | 50 |
| Fleet numbers | 701-750 |
| Capacity | 76 (seated) 141 (standing) |
| Operator(s) |  |
| Depot(s) | Division 24 (Monrovia) |
| Line(s) served |  |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 90 ft 0 in (27.43 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 8.8 in (2,661 mm) |
| Height | 12 ft 3.0 in (3,734 mm) |
| Floor height | 39 in (990 mm) |
| Entry | Level |
| Doors | 8 (4 per side) |
| Articulated sections | 2 (one articulation) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 194 hp (145 kW) |
| Power output | 780 hp (580 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | Overhead line, 750 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Faiveley pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′+2′+Bo′ |
| AAR wheel arrangement | B-2-B |
| 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, Kinki Sharyo, 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 Kinki Sharyo, 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 vehicles was approximately three years behind schedule, and Metro claimed they were overweight; thus, the agency chose not to exercise their option to purchase more beyond this initially contracted order.[5]
Kinki Sharyo is refurbishing the Metro P2550 fleet at their Palmdale, California facility, beginning in 2023. Components to be upgraded include doors, safety systems, trucks, and climate control systems.[6][7]
From the beginning of Spring 2023, the P2550 became available to the A Line outside of the former L Line as a result of the completed rail construction and the opening of the Regional Connector.
References
- "Dellner supports LA Metro P2550 LRV Modernization program with delivering couplers and services". Dellner. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- "Los Angeles LRV P2550" (PDF). AnsaldoBreda. June 21, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- "April 2003 Board Meeting - Item 34" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. April 17, 2003. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 2, 2020.
- "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.
- "January 6, 2010 - Agenda - Technical Advisory Committee" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 6, 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- Luczak, Marybeth (April 9, 2021). "LA Metro Approves LRV Overhaul Contract". Railway Age. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- "2020-0055 - P2550 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE (LRV) MIDLIFE MODERNIZATION/OVERHAUL PROGRAM, RAIL VEHICLE CONTRACTOR". Metro Board. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.