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The '''2009 stock''' is a type of [[London Underground]] train built by [[Bombardier Transportation]] as part of its ''[[Movia]]'' family at its [[Derby Carriage and Wagon Works|Litchurch Lane Works]] in [[Derby]], England. 47 eight-car units have been built for the [[Victoria line]] and have replaced the original [[London Underground 1967 Stock|1967 tube stock]].<ref name="Bombardier PR 2">{{cite press release |url=http://bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d80016d79 |title=Bombardier Presents New Look For Metro Cars On London's Victoria Line |author=Bombardier Transportation |date=22 September 2004 |accessdate=2009-08-05}}</ref> Construction of the new trains is on-going and their introduction into service will continue until the end of 2011.<ref name="timeline">{{cite web |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/tube_upgrade_plan_timeline.pdf |title=Tube upgrade plan timeline |publisher= Transport for London |accessdate=2011-06-21 |month=February |year=2011}}</ref> The first 2009 Stock train entered passenger service on 21 July 2009.<ref name="London Reconnections">{{cite web |url=http://londonreconnections.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-victoria-line-stock-makes-its.html |work =London Reconnections |date=22 July 2009 |title= New Victoria Line Stock Makes Its Public Debut |accessdate=2011-06-21}}</ref>
The '''2009 stock''' is a type of [[London Underground]] train built by [[Bombardier Transportation|Bombardier]] as part of its [[Movia]] family at its [[Derby Carriage and Wagon Works|Litchurch Lane Works]] in [[Derby]], England. 47 eight-car units are being built for the [[Victoria line]] and have replaced the original [[London Underground 1967 Stock|1967 tube stock]].<ref name="Bombardier PR 2">{{cite press release |url=http://bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d80016d79 |title=Bombardier Presents New Look For Metro Cars On London's Victoria Line |author=Bombardier Transportation |date=22 September 2004 |accessdate=2009-08-05}}</ref> Construction of the new trains is on-going and their introduction into service will continue until the end of 2011.<ref name="timeline">{{cite web |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/tube_upgrade_plan_timeline.pdf |title=Tube upgrade plan timeline |publisher= Transport for London |accessdate=2011-06-21 |month=February |year=2011}}</ref> The first 2009 Stock train entered passenger service on 21 July 2009.<ref name="London Reconnections">{{cite web |url=http://londonreconnections.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-victoria-line-stock-makes-its.html |work =London Reconnections |date=22 July 2009 |title= New Victoria Line Stock Makes Its Public Debut |accessdate=2011-06-21}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==

Revision as of 12:28, 1 August 2011

2009 Tube Stock
Specifications
Train length133.28 m (437 ft 3 in)[1]

The 2009 stock is a type of London Underground train built by Bombardier as part of its Movia family at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, England. 47 eight-car units are being built for the Victoria line and have replaced the original 1967 tube stock.[5] Construction of the new trains is on-going and their introduction into service will continue until the end of 2011.[6] The first 2009 Stock train entered passenger service on 21 July 2009.[7]

Description

The trains are part of a £3.4 billion contract awarded by the now defunct Metronet to Bombardier to supply new trains featuring Automatic Train Operation and signalling for the Victoria and sub-surface lines.[8] This upgrade should provide improved reliability, an 8% decrease in journey times between stations and a 16% overall decrease in journey times.[9] This is due in part to the trains having better performance than the 1967 stock they have replaced - they have a higher top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), faster maximum acceleration of 1.3 ms−2, normal service deceleration of 1.14 ms−2, and emergency brake deceleration of 1.4 ms−2, the same as the 1992 Tube Stock.[10] At peak times, 43 trains should be in service, an increase of six over the current number.[11] The trains seat 252 and have standing space for an estimated 1,196 passengers, giving a 19% increase in capacity,[9] and feature wider doors for easier boarding and alighting of passengers in order to reduce dwell times in stations.

The trains are 40 mm (1.6 in) wider than the older stock, to take advantage of the Victoria line's slightly larger than normal loading gauge compared with the other deep-level tube lines.[2] This prevents the trains from leaving the Victoria line except by road,[12] which means that each car of an eight-car train has to be uncoupled for moving, loaded on to a lorry and re-coupled upon delivery. The trains have been built with Bombardier's FICAS technology, giving a thinner bodyshell and hence (along with the larger size) more internal space for passengers.[13] They are the first London Underground trains to be designed since the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations came into force,[14] so they have more facilities for people with impaired mobility, including multi-purpose areas with tip-up seats and space for wheelchairs and pushchairs,[15] and offset centre door poles for wheelchair access.[16]

The trains are the longest deep-level tube trains on the system at 133.275 m (437.25 ft), 3 m (9.8 ft) longer than the 1967 Tube Stock,[2] although the new sub-surface S Stock, which is also part of Bombardier's Movia family and has been ordered under the same contract, is longer still.[2] They are said to use a version of the traction pack used on Bombardier's Electrostar trains which has been modified for short-distance metro-style services.[17] They have CCTV cameras[9] and dot-matrix displays to show real-time service information as well as audio announcements.[2] They maintain a fixed height to keep the train in profile under different loading patterns and regardless of the extent of wheel wear.[18] Unlike most other London Underground trains, they have their Combined Traction Brake Controller (driver's manual controls, often called "dead man's handle") on the right-hand side of the cab,[19] as most of the platforms on the Victoria line are on the right.[20] Access to the cab for driver changes will be easier: an external side door is fitted, unlike in the 1967 Tube Stock,[21] whose cab had to be accessed through the passenger compartment, which could be difficult at rush hour.[22]

Trains are made up of two 4-car units coupled-back-to-back, with the configuration A Car (Driving Motor) - B Car (Trailer) - C Car (Non Driving Motor) - D Car (Uncoupling Non Driving Motor (Shunting) | D Car (Uncoupling Non Driving Motor (Shunting) - C Car (Non Driving Motor) - B Car (Trailer) - A Car (Driving Motor),[23][24] and will be maintained by LUL train maintainers at the Victoria line's Northumberland Park Depot. Bombardier staff are on site for warranty parts replacement.[25] They were originally intended to have all-motored axles as in the 1992 Tube Stock, so that they would have enough traction and acceleration for faster running times. However, it was decided that 75% of motored axles would be sufficient,[26] which also gave a design that is simpler to manufacture and maintain, and reduced project costs by around £10 million,[27] about 3.5% of the overall cost.[28] They have mechanical-only Scharfenberg couplers.[29]

Introduction into service

The design of the trains was finalised in September 2004. Manufacture of two pre-production trains began in January 2005, the first scheduled to be completed by mid-2006.[5] Metronet announced on 3 February 2006 that the first of the pre-production cars had been completed in preparation for static testing. From 21 July to 4 August 2006, a mock-up of the train was on show at Euston Square Gardens, near Euston Square tube station, for a customer acceptance test followed by public display. From September 2006, the first train underwent testing at Bombardier's manufacturing and test site at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.[2] It was due to be delivered to London Underground by the end of 2006 for testing on the Victoria line during engineering hours[5] but this did not occur until May 2007.[2] It was also used for driver and maintenance training and familiarisation. The first of the trains was expected to begin passenger service on the Victoria line for evaluation purposes in July 2008,[2] with the remainder of the fleet being delivered and entering passenger service in 2009. However, by October 2007, the date for the first train entering service had slipped to January 2009,[30] and the first train entered service on 21 July 2009, leaving the depot at 23:00[31] and forming train 277 leaving Template:LUL stations at 23:55 to Template:LUL stations.[7] By June 2011, there were sufficient 2009 stock trains to replace the remaining few 1967 stock trains, the last example of that stock running on Thursday 30 June.

Trains 1 and 2 were used for testing on the Victoria line and were then returned to Derby. The fourth train of 2009 stock was the first production train for the Victoria line. It was delivered in December 2009 and entered service in February 2010. Trains 3 to 43 are currently in service. Subsequently trains 1 and 2 were scrapped and salvaged for parts and two extra new replacement trains will be built.

Problems

On 26 July 2010 at morning rush hour, service was temporarily suspended due to a broken-down train at Template:LUL stations. The previous week, ambulances had to be called to rescue almost 3,000 passengers trapped on board a failed train at Template:LUL stations. Transport for London blamed software problems and over-sensitive doors.[32][33]

Gallery

  • Inside the mock-up at Euston Square gardens
    Inside the mock-up at Euston Square gardens
  • Interior of production unit, seen at Brixton
    Interior of production unit, seen at Brixton
  • Exterior view of a carriage at Euston
    Exterior view of a carriage at Euston
  • A diagram of the 2009 stock
    A diagram of the 2009 stock
  • A train arriving at King's Cross St Pancras
    A train arriving at King's Cross St Pancras
  • Dot matrix display within a 2009 Stock carriage
    Dot matrix display within a 2009 Stock carriage

References

  1. ^ "Technical data". Metro - London, United Kingdom. Bombardier Transportation. Retrieved 2 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Carriages= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Hawkins, John. "2009 Tube Stock on Track" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  3. ^ "London Underground Rolling Stock - Sizes of Cars". Tubeprune. 10 December 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Bombardier was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ a b c Bombardier Transportation (22 September 2004). "Bombardier Presents New Look For Metro Cars On London's Victoria Line" (Press release). Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  6. ^ "Tube upgrade plan timeline" (PDF). Transport for London. 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  7. ^ a b "New Victoria Line Stock Makes Its Public Debut". London Reconnections. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  8. ^ "Bombardier Wins Transportation Supply Contract Worth $7.9 Billion Cdn for the London Underground in U.K." (Press release). Bombardier Transportation. 7 April 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  9. ^ a b c "Transforming the Tube - Victoria Line". Transport for London. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  10. ^ "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". tubeprune. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  11. ^ "BCV (Bakerloo, Central & Victoria) Upgrade: Victoria Line". alwaystouchout.com. 8 September 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  12. ^ mackenzie_blu (25 July 2009). "New 2009 stock arrives at Victoria Line Station". Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  13. ^ stephenk (17 July 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 2009TS Construction". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  14. ^ prjb (23 August 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 2009TS Construction". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  15. ^ stephenk1977 (9 August 2006). "Flickr: stephenk1977's photostream - 09TS Door Area". Retrieved 2009-08-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ stephenk1977 (9 August 2006). "Flickr: stephenk1977's photostream - 09TS Door Area". Retrieved 2009-08-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Pumbaa (28 November 2008). "New 2009 stock arrives at Victoria Line Station". Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  18. ^ mackenzie_blu (20 July 2009). "Victoria Line". Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  19. ^ subwayrail (7 April 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 2009TS Construction". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  20. ^ subwayrail (7 April 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 2009TS Construction". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  21. ^ "London Underground Rolling Stock - Design and Equipment". Tubeprune. 10 December 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  22. ^ fIIsion (20 May 2009). "New 2009 stock arrives at Victoria Line Station". Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  23. ^ stephenk (3 August 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  24. ^ prjb (20 August 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  25. ^ prjb (18 July 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 2009TS Construction". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  26. ^ "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". tubeprune. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  27. ^ "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". tubeprune. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  28. ^ tubeprune (20 August 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  29. ^ prjb (9 August 2006). "District Dave's London Underground Forum: 09TS @ Litchurch Lane Test Track". Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  30. ^ "TfL October board meeting notes". London Connections. 26 October 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  31. ^ mackenzie_blu (21 July 2009). "New 2009 stock arrives at Victoria Line Station". Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  32. ^ "Teething problems hit Victoria Line stock" (PDF). Railway Herald. No. 233. Scunthorpe. 9 August 2010. p. 5.
  33. ^ Lydall, Ross (27 July 2010). "New Victoria Line trains '23 times less reliable' than the old ones". London Evening Standard.

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