Rolling stock, train systems and signalling
Metro trains are driverless
A modern train with the best from foreign trains
A metro train is 39 metres long and 2.65 metres wide. Its maximum speed is 80 kilometres per hour and with stops the average speed is 40 kilometres per hour through the city. The metro trains are driverless and the fully automated system can run with down to 95 seconds between trains during rush hour.
Room for passengers and wheels
There is room for between 280 and 306 passengers in a metro train. The maximum number of passengers depends on the train generation and the line you are travelling with. The number of seats reflects that the majority of journeys will be of short duration.
The trains are designed with a large flex area (the area with folding chairs). The flex area is suitable for passengers in wheelchairs and passengers with strollers and bicycles.
The metro is designed with three concepts in mind: Functionality, simplicity and clear design language.
A design that is easy to understand
Passengers have been at the centre of the design process. Consideration for passengers in wheelchairs or with strollers was a high priority. And the design has also taken into account a high passenger flow in the trains.
The train is designed to be easy to maintain and clean. As far as possible, the train is designed in modules so that worn parts can be easily replaced.
It is open, spacious and the floor is kept clear. Panelling is designed without sharp corners and protrusions, and the seats are attached to the wall.
Metro trains meet the strictest safety requirements
Safety and security
All of the train's important systems are double-safeguarded. If a function malfunctions or breaks down, a replacement will take over. All trains have 24-hour video surveillance and call points where you as a passenger can get in touch with the metro control centre.
The metro has a fully automatic door closing system. If something gets stuck, the doors stop closing immediately and the train will not move until the doors are closed and locked.
Fire safety
Both trains and stations are built with fire-resistant materials and materials that produce minimal and non-toxic smoke if ignited. Fire safety has been a high priority in the development of the train and its design.
The Metro's operating system
The metro is driverless and controlled by a fully automated control system. The system increases safety in the metro and minimises the risk of human error. The safety system monitors operations and intervenes if a fault occurs. Should one function fail, there will always be a replacement to step in as all the important parts of the system are duplicated.
The cornerstone of fully automatic operation is the so-called ATC system (Automatic Train Control system). The system consists of these three subsystems: