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AM5-M2 and AM4-M4

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AM5-M2
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameMetropolis
Fleet numbers110
Capacity209 seats
OperatorsBKV
DepotsFehér út
Lines servedLine 2
Specifications
Train length100 m
Car length20 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 (4 ft 8+12 in)
AM4-M4
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameMetropolis
OperatorsBKV
DepotsKelenföld
Lines servedLine 4
Specifications
Train length80 m
Car length20 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.