#Metro 4 lines for 120 plus#
#Metro 4 lines for 120 free#

Body structure in aluminium or stainless steel. These trains have the following characteristics: 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.

#Metro 4 lines for 120 plus#

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.

All the coaches are intercommunicating and the trains can be operated on the three lines (M1, M2, M3) with different power supply voltage (750 Vdc/1500 Vdc) and different signalling systems. Each traction unit consists of two identical motor cars and a trailer with driver's cab (Rp+M1+M2). The trains are made up of six permanently coupled coaches, including two identical, functionally independent traction units, with a driver's cab at each end. In addition, the structure, bogies and doors have been designed to provide a noiseless ride and coaches are fully connected to provide a unique large, comfortable and safe space for passengers.Īfter an initial supply of 27 trains, in 2008 an additional 13 trains were ordered for a total of 40 trains. In addition to these works on stations, are the waterproofing of the ceiling at Avenida de América station and the removal of asbestos from installations in tunnels and stations.The Meneghino Metro is equipped with an integral air conditioning system, on board an advanced audio-video information system for stop/connection announcements and an integrated passenger information system with video surveillance devices. The cladding, installations and technology on the platforms and access ways are being replaced by other more modern materials and equipment. When the line re-opens, passengers will also be able to appreciate some of the improvements that are being carried out. In parallel to these works, other modernisation works have also begun on Esperanza, Prosperidad, Arturo Soria and Alfonso XIII stations, which will also continue. In addition, it will allow the transportation capacity to be increased since it allows for more trains to provide a service at any given time. The new signalling system will give the line greater security and availability. This system will allow the number of incidents on the line to be reduced and lower the consequent maintenance costs. To achieve that, the railway signalling and the electrification of the overhead line, with the installation of a complete rigid catenary system, have been standardised. The main aim of this comprehensive renovation of line 4 of the Madrid underground, with a total budget of more than 47 million euros, is to increase the security and reliability of operations and improve service quality. These works will go on for a further three to five months. So, the actions pending will continue at night-time to definitively consolidate the new signalling and catenary system. However, it will not be necessary to keep the line closed to complete the rest of the works. The comprehensive renovation of line 4 will not conclude with its re-opening.

The regional councillor recalled that “this has principally been made possible thanks to the works being carried out 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a team of up to 400 people and 20 auxiliary vehicles”. The works, which commenced on 13 January, have been implemented at a very good pace, which means the line will re-open almost a week earlier than expected.

#Metro 4 lines for 120 free#

Until then, we will continue to operate the alternative free bus service between Avenida de América and Pinar de Chamartín stations. “By partially re-opening the line, we seek to avoid further disruption to passengers, whom I would thank for their understanding and stress to them that the whole line will be back open on 10 March”, remarked Ángel Garrido. Ángel Garrido announced that part of the line will re-open as from Friday, 6 March in the stretch between Avenida de América and Argüelles stations. The Councillor for Transport, Mobility and Infrastructure of the Regional Government of Madrid and Chairman of Metro, Ángel Garrido, made this announcement today, while visiting the underground to promote the charity event Corazón Classic Match put on by the Real Madrid Foundation. Metro de Madrid will re-open line 4 on 10 March, once the renovation works, which forced its closure, are completed.