Nippon Sharyo P865
| Nippon Sharyo P865/P2020 | |
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| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
| Entered service | 1989 |
| Number built | 69 |
| Formation | Single unit |
| Fleet numbers | 100-168 |
| Capacity | 180 (76 seats) |
| Operator(s) |
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| 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 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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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. It is planned that the 865 retire by August of 2018, and the 2020 retire by 2027.
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 twenty-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 that it had automatic train control and control box for Green Line service since the Green Line was originally supposed to be an automated people mover. A total of fifteen vehicles with that model number were delivered to Metro in 1994.[3]
References
- ↑ "LRV for LACMTA". Nippon Sharyo USA. Nippon Sharyo. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "P865/P2020 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ "Products". Nippon Sharyo USA. Nippon Sharyo. Retrieved 8 March 2016.