Siemens P2000
In service2000–present
ManufacturerSiemens Mobility
Constructed1996–1999
Entered service2000–2003
RefurbishedAlstom
2019—2024
Number built52
FormationSingle unit
Fleet numbers201–250, 301–302
Capacity100 (76 seats)
Operators
DepotsDivision 11 (Long Beach)
Division 22 (Hawthorne)
Lines servedC Line 
Specifications
Car body constructionLAHT
Train length268 ft 8 in (81.9 m) (three cars)
Car length89 ft 7 in (27.3 m)
Width8 ft 8 in (2.65 m)
Height12 ft 4 in (3.76 m) (without pantograph)
Floor height3 ft 2.4 in (975 mm)
Doors8 (4 per side)
Articulated sections2 (one articulation)
Wheelbase6 ft 11 in (2.1 m)
Maximum speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Weight98,000 lb (44 t)
Traction system
Traction motors4 × 185 hp (138 kW)
Power output740 hp (552 kW)
Acceleration3 mph/s (4.4 ft/s2; 1.3 m/s2)
Deceleration3.5 mph/s (5.1 ft/s2; 1.6 m/s2)
Electric system(s)750 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Brecknell Willis & Faiveley pantographs
UIC classificationBo′+2′+Bo′
AAR wheel arrangementB-2-B
Safety system(s)ATC, Emergency brakes, ATP, ATO
Coupling systemTomlinson
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes/references
[2]

The P2000 is an articulated light rail car used on the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Siemens Mobility and is used on the C Line. It was also used on the L Line between 2003 and 2012 and the A and E lines thereafter. However, it returned in revenue service on the L Line in 2023 shortly before the Regional Connector began revenue service and the L Line was discontinued. It has since been removed for refurbishment with follow-up testing. As of 2023, some P2000s have returned to service on the C Line and are currently being tested on the A Line.

The trains feature automatic train control, automatic train operation for C Line service, air conditioning, emergency intercoms, wheelchair spaces and emergency braking.

In June 2013, Metro awarded a fixed price contract to PAMCO Machine Works in Monrovia, California, to overhaul the powered axle assemblies for the then thirteen year old P2000's.[3][4]

Since 2020, some units have been taken out of service for refurbishment by Alstom.[5]

See also

Other Los Angeles Metro light rail vehicles:

Other Siemens light rail vehicles for the American market:

  • Siemens–Duewag U2 – high-floor LRV for either level boarding at high-platform stations or steps for passenger loading at street level
  • SD-100 and SD-160 – high-floor LRV for either level boarding at high-platform stations or steps for passenger loading at street level
  • SD-400 and SD-460 – high-floor LRV for both level boarding at high-platform stations and with steps for passenger loading at street level
  • SD660 – low-floor LRV for passenger loading at street level, custom built for Portland, Oregon
  • S700 and S70 – low-floor LRV for passenger loading at street level
  • S200 – high-floor LRV for level boarding at high-platform stations

References

  1. ↑ "RCC board recommendation: Vehicle Acquisition Project - Contract No. P2000 - Los Angeles Standard Light Rail Vehicle - Recommendation for Award" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Los Angeles P2000 Light Rail Vehicle" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Siemens AG. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "P2000 Light Rail Vehicle Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul" (PDF). media.metro.net. LACMTA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Siemens P2000 Light Rail Vehicle – Technical Information" (PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 9, 2007.
  5. ↑ Chen, Anna (2020-10-06). "Metro receives first modernized P2000 light rail vehicle". The Source. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-03-13.


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