description of rolling stock for bangalore metro

1. ROLLING STOCK FEATURES

2. METRO TRAIN : IMPORTANT FEATURES :
• 3 Cars trainsets (DMC-TC-DMC) ; capacity 1000
passengers
• 750 V dc, Third rail, bottom current collector system
• Stainless steel carbody
• 3 phases AC Asynchronous motors with Variable
Voltage and Variable Frequency
• Microprocessor controlled

3. Saloon Interior
• Wide Gangway between cars to allow free
movement of passengers
• Smooth finish interior panels (graffitis
resistant)
• Longitudinal bank of wide seats
• Non slip and non skid floor structure

4. Rolling stock – Operations Parameters
• Services to start from ……………….. 5 am Till Midnight
• Frequency ………………………… Peak : 3 mts
(Expandable to 2 mts)
Off Peak : 15 mts
• Journey time :…………………………. 33 mts East – West
28 mts North-South
• Dwell time :………. ………………… 30 sec
• Maximum Speed :……………………. 80 km/h

5. Passengers facilities
• 4 wide passengers automatic access doors in each side
• Wide and clear Windows
• Completely air conditioned coaches
• Earmarked space for persons with disability
•Wi-Fi systems accessibility
• Information to passengers :
• Automatic voice announcement System
• Electronic information Display
• Electronic destination display

6. • Automatic Train Protection (ATP) : Protection to train with driver supervision
• Automatic Train Operation (ATO) : Automatic start, acceleration and deceleration
• Automatic Train Control (ATC) : (ATP + ATO)
• Train Management System (TMS) : Information for operation and maintenance
• Micro processor controlled brake system
• Safety door closing/opening
• Surveillance Cameras for Security (CCTV)
• Voice Communication between passengers and driver
•Emergency announcement from Operational Control Centre

7. Coaches
Max permissible speed 80 kmph
Commercial speed 32 kmph
Coach body Stainless steel
Length 20.80 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 3.80 m
Carrying capacity About 50 sitting and
306 standing (at 8 persons
per sq.m area)
Axle load 15 tonnes.
Class of accommodation One
Traction motors 4 of 180 KW each in Motor
coaches.
Acceleration max 1.0 m /sec/sec
Deceleration max 1.1 m/sec/sec (normal)
1.3 m/sec/sec(emergency)
Additional features Air-conditioned
Automatic door closing
Vestibule
PA system