Euskotren 950 series

The Euskotren 950 series is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Euskotren in the Basque Country, Spain.

Euskotren 950 series
950 series train at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo station in April 2017
ManufacturerCAF
Built atBeasain, Spain
Replaced200, 300 series
Constructed2015–2018[1]
Entered service2 July 2016[2]
Number built28
Number in service28
Formation3 cars
Fleet numbers951–978
Capacity296
Operator(s)Euskotren
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Train length52,458 mm (172 ft 1+1⁄4 in)[3]
Width2,600 mm (8 ft 6+3⁄8 in)
Height3,615 mm (11 ft 10+5⁄16 in)
Floor height1,080 mm (3 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Doors3 (per side and car)
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)[3]
Traction motorsTSA TMR 44-26-4[4]
Power output
  • 180 kW (240 hp) (per motor)
  • 1,440 kW (1,930 hp) (total)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
Safety system(s)LZB
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)

History

In June 2014, Euskotren awarded CAF the construction of 28 3-car EMUs for 150 million euros.[5] They are similar to the earlier 900 series, but feature improved accessibility.[6]

The first trainset was delivered in November 2015.[7] The series entered service on the Txorierri line on July 2, 2016.[2] The series gradually replaced the older 200 and 300 series trains, with the last unit being delivered in 2018.[5] Now, they also run local services between Eibar and Ermua, on the Urdaibai line, and on Metro Bilbao line 3.

Interior

Each train has 94 seats, with additional space for 202 standing passengers.[2] Internally, the three cars are connected with open gangways. Wheelchair space is provided at one end of the intermediate car,[8] the doors near it are equipped with ramps.[3] All trains have dedicated spaces for passengers carrying bicycles.[6]

  • Interior view.
  • Dedicated space for bicycles.

Naming

Each unit is named after a mountain of the Basque Country. The first 17 EMUs have the same names as the electric locomotives operated by Ferrocarriles Vascongados (a historical company that preceded Euskotren).[9]

See also

References
  1. Euskotren. Memoria 2018 (PDF). euskotren.eus (Report) (in Spanish). p. 37. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. "Jornada de puertas abiertas mañana sábado en la línea del Txorierri de Euskotren". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 1 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. "Tren de cercanías S/950 de Euskotren". CAF (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. "CAF Metro for Euskotren". TSA. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. "Euskotren adjudica a CAF la fabricación de veintiocho unidades". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 1 July 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. "Dossier: Nueva serie ferroviaria de Euskotren (EMU S-950)" (PDF). Irekia (in Spanish). February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. "Euskotren presenta las nuevas unidades 950 de CAF para la línea Lezama-Luchana". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 18 February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. "Accessibility". euskotren.eus. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. "Así son las nuevas unidades de la serie 950 de Euskotren". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 14 April 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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