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Euskotren 950 series

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Euskotren 950 series
950 series train at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo in April 2017
In service2016–present
ManufacturerCAF
Built atBeasain, Spain
Replaced200, 300 series
Constructed2015–2018[1]
Entered service2 July 2016[2]
Number built28 sets
Number in service28 sets
Formation3-car sets
Fleet numbers951–978
Capacity296
OperatorsEuskotren
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Train length52,458 mm (172 ft 1+14 in)[3]
Car length
  • 17,729 mm (58 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 17 m (55 ft 9+516 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.6 m (8 ft 6+38 in)
Height3,615 mm (11 ft 10+516 in)
Floor height1.08 m (3 ft 6+12 in)
Doors3 per side
Wheel diameter850–790 mm (33–31 in) (new–worn)[4]
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)[3]
Traction systemCAF IGBTVVVF[5]
Traction motors8 × TSA TME 44-26-4 180 kW (240 hp)[6]
Power output1,440 kW (1,930 hp)
Transmission5.9:1 gear ratio[4]
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+38 in) metre gauge

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

History

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In June 2014, Euskotren awarded CAF the construction of 28 3-car EMUs for 150 million euros.[7] They are similar to the earlier 900 series, but feature improved accessibility.[8]

The first trainset was delivered in November 2015.[9] 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.[7] Now, they also run local services between Eibar and Ermua, on the Urdaibai line, and on Bilbao metro line 3.[citation needed]

Interior

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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,[10] the doors near it are equipped with ramps.[3] All trains have dedicated spaces for passengers carrying bicycles.[8]

Naming

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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).[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Euskotren. Memoria 2018 (PDF). euskotren.eus (Report) (in Spanish). p. 37. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b c "Commuter train Euskotren S/950". CAF. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Gearboxes" (PDF). CAF MiiRA. p. 29. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ^ "1500V double electric traction converter". CAF Power & Automation. Retrieved 31 August 2023. Euskotren, Spain ... S/900 ... S/950
  6. ^ "CAF Metro for Euskotren". TSA. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Euskotren adjudica a CAF la fabricación de veintiocho unidades". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 1 July 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Dossier: Nueva serie ferroviaria de Euskotren (EMU S-950)" (PDF). Irekia (in Spanish). February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Euskotren presenta las nuevas unidades 950 de CAF para la línea Lezama-Luchana". Vía Libre (in Spanish). 18 February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Accessibility". euskotren.eus. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  11. ^ "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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