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AM5-M2 and AM4-M4

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AM5-M2
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameMetropolis
Fleet numbers110
Capacity209 seats
OperatorsBKV
DepotsPillangó utca
Lines servedLine 2
Specifications
Train length20 m
Car length100 m
Width2,780 mm
Height3,696 mm
Floor height1,140 mm
Doors8 double
Maximum speed70 km/h
Weight27,4/35,4 t
Axle load14 t
Acceleration1,113 m/s2
Deceleration1,113 m/s2
Track gauge1,435 mm
AM4-M4
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameMetropolis
OperatorsBKV
DepotsKelenföld
Lines servedLine 4
Specifications
Train length20 m
Car length80 m

The AM5-M2 and AM4-M4 are two series of Alstom Metropolis heavy rail rolling stock that operate on lines 2 and 4 of the Budapest Metro.

Since 2009, 22 AM5-M2 sets have been constructed for use on Budapest Metro Line 2 with delivery to be completed by 2013. A further 22 AM4-M4 sets have been constructed since 2012 for use on Line 4 with delivery due to be completed by 2014.[1] [2]

References

  1. ^ First Alstom METROPOLIS subway cars arrive in Budapest. (in Hungarian) Budapest Transport Co., February 8 2009 (Retrieved May 13 2013)
  2. ^ Successful track test of the Buda section of Metro Line 4 (in Hungarian). Budapest Transportation Center Inc., December 1 2012. (Retrieved May 13 2013)