Hitachi Rail

Genova Metro

The 39m long four-car sets have three motor and two trailer bogies and a capacity of 290 passengers plus two dedicated spaces for passengers with reduced mobility.

Passenger service can be completed in a single and / or multiple configuration and there is a driver's cab at each end of the train.

These trains have the following characteristics:

- Body structure in aluminium or stainless steel.
- Fibreglass or light alloy furniture with easily customisable layout and design.
- A propulsion system based on single or double IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) inverter and trucks equipped with two motors for line voltages 750V, 1500V or 3000V.
- TCMS (Train Control & Monitor System) on Ethernet Bus, integrated with PIS (Passenger Information System) with the functions of security, energy management and Multifunction Vehicle Bus bus dedicated to the functions of traction and braking.

Contracts

The first contract with Comune di Genova was signed in 2012 and included the delivery of seven third-generation vehicles. The first vehicle entered into revenue service in March 2016 - these trains serve Genova Metro Line Brignole - Brin.

Technical Outline

  • Configuration: 4 cars
  • Seats: 48
  • Standing Capacity (6p/m2): 242
  • Doors per Side: 4
  • Maximum Length: 39100 mm
  • Maximum Width: 2200 mm
  • Maximum Speed: 80 km/h
  • Power Supply: 750 Vcc Catenary
  • Rail Gauge: 1435 mm
  • Body Material: Aluminium