VAG Class G1
| VAG Class G1 | |
|---|---|
 A G1 train in October 2019 | |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility |
| Designer | ergon3Design[1] |
| Replaced | VAG Class DT1 VAG Class DT2 (from 2022) |
| Constructed | 2017– |
| Number under construction | 128 vehicles (32 sets) |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 128 seated, 476 standing[2] |
| Operators | VAG |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 75 m (246 ft 1 in)[2] |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC, 3rd rail |
| Current collector(s) | contact shoe |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The VAG Class G1 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg for use on the Nuremberg U-Bahn system. They will replace the VAG Class DT1 and VAG Class DT2 currently in service on Nuremberg U-Bahn line U1.[3][4]
Formation
The G1 trains consist of four permanently-coupled cars, which are connected by gangways, allowing passengers to walk through the whole train.[5]
Interior
The interior features LED lighting, CCTV security cameras,[6] multi-purpose areas for strollers and wheelchairs,[7] and air conditioning.[8] Free Wi-Fi will be provided in the trains.[6]
History
The trains were ordered in December 2015 as a replacement for the DT1 trains currently in service on the U-Bahn system.[3] Construction of the trains began in 2017.[5] The first painted car body was presented at the Siemens Vienna plant on April 17, 2018,[3] and the first set was completed in December 2018.[9] The order also includes options for 11 additional sets, six of which would replace the VAG Class DT2 trains.[7] The option for six additional sets as a replacement for the DT2 trains was exercised on November 27, 2018.[4] Another seven additional sets were ordered in March 2019.[10] The first set was delivered to VAG's Langwasser depot on May 3, 2019.[11] Entry into revenue service is scheduled for 2020.[2]
References
- ^ Fuchsbauer, Nicole (April 17, 2018). "Neuer Nürnberger U-Bahn-Zug nimmt Gestalt an" [New Nuremberg subway train takes shape]. marktspiegel.de (in German). Verlag Der Marktspiegel GmbH. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c Briginshaw, David (October 28, 2019). "First Nuremberg G1 metro train unveiled". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Nürnberg metro trainsets under construction". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Nürnberg orders Siemens U-Bahn trainsets". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Modern und effizient: Bau der neuen U1-Züge gestartet" [Modern and efficient: Construction of the new U1 trains started]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. June 26, 2017. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Mayer, Dominik (November 30, 2018). "Der ganze Stolz der VAG: Das ist Nürnbergs neue U-Bahn" [VAGs whole pride: This is Nurembergs new U-Bahn]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Neue U-Bahn-Züge für Nürnberg" [New U-Bahn trains for Nuremberg]. busundbahn.de (in German). DVV Media Group GmbH. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ Brock, Alexander (August 16, 2018). "Gegen "Sauna-Züge": VAG startet Klimaanlagen-Offensive" [Against "sauna trains": VAG launches air conditioning offensive]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Nürnberg bekommt neue U-Bahnen" [Nuremberg gets new U-Bahn trains]. frankenfernsehen.tv (in German). TVF Fernsehen in Franken Programm GmbH. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Option gezogen: VAG bestellt sieben neue U-Bahnen" [Option pulled: VAG orders seven new trains]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. March 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ "First G1 metro train arrives in Nürnberg". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. May 7, 2019. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
External links
- VAG fleet information (in German)
