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Nippon Sharyo P865

Nippon Sharyo P865/P2020
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Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo
Entered service 1989
Number built 69
Formation Single unit
Fleet numbers 100-168
Capacity 180 (76 seats)
Operator(s)

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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Line(s) served LACMTA Circle Blue Line.svg Blue Line
LACMTA Circle Expo Line.svg Expo Line
Specifications
Car body construction Low alloy high tensile steel
Car length 87 ft (26.52 m)
Articulated car
Width 8 ft (2.44 m)
Height 11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Doors 8 (4 per side)
Wheel diameter 2.4 ft (0.73 m)
Wheelbase 6.2 ft (1.89 m)
Maximum speed 55 mph (89 km/h)
Weight 94,160 pounds (42,710 kg)
Train heating Yes
Electric system(s) 750 V DC Overhead line
Current collection method Pantograph
Bogies Inside-bearing type with resilient wheels (2 motored trucks + 1 non-powered center truck)
Braking system(s) Pulse width controlled electro-pneumatic disc brake
Safety system(s) Automatic Train Control, Emergency brakes
Coupling system Automatic tight lock coupler (for both mechanical and electrical connections) with cartridge type impact energy absorption device
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes

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The Nippon Sharyo P865/P2020 is an articulated light rail vehicle used on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Nippon Sharyo and is used on Metro's Blue and Expo Lines. It is planned that the 865 retire by August of 2018, and the 2020 retire by 2027.

The trains feature automatic train control, air conditioning, emergency intercoms, wheelchair spaces and emergency braking.

In late 2013, Metro awarded a 60-month fixed price contract to ORX to overhaul the powered axle assemblies for the then twenty-three year old P865/P2020's.

The P2020, which was also produced by Nippon Sharyo for the LACMTA, is identical to the P865, except that it had automatic train control and control box for Green Line service since the Green Line was originally supposed to be an automated people mover. A total of fifteen vehicles with that model number were delivered to Metro in 1994.



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