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Stadler METRO
Berlin's U-Bahn train type IK
Stadler M110/M111 in Minsk Metro
A third generation Glasgow Subway unit
Stadler METRO IPEMU Class 777/1 for Merseyrail
Tyne & Wear Metro Class 555
ManufacturerStadler Rail
Constructed2012–present
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Coupling systemDellner

Stadler METRO is a platform of electric multiple unit and battery electric multiple unit trainsets made by Stadler Rail for use on heavy and light railways.[1] They are currently used on the Berlin U-Bahn as BVG Class IK, the Minsk Metro as M110/M111 series, the Glasgow Subway as the G3 stock,[2][3] on Merseyrail services in the Liverpool City Region as the Class 777 and on the Tyne and Wear Metro as the Class 555.[4] They will soon be used on the MARTA subway system of Atlanta, Georgia, as the CQ400s,[5] and on the Lisbon Metro as the ML 20 and ML 24 series.

Specification

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METRO trains are a fully customizable electric multiple unit train, primarily for urban rapid transit systems, that can be built from two to ten cars, and can accommodate up to 900 passengers.[1]

The trains are fully electric, using a mix of third rail, pantograph, or batteries for power, however only two of the three options can be picked due to space limitations on the trains.[6]

The battery variation of the train can do between 20 and 55 km (12 and 34 miles) without charging,[7] and can be recharged in less than 15 minutes.[6]

While most variants have interior and exterior similarities, such as automatic sliding steps to allow for step free access, a majority of the features on each train are completely customizable to fit the demands and needs of the customer.[8]

Operators

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Belarus

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In 2016, the Minsk Metro placed an order for ten units containing six four-car and four five-car trainsets that will replace older rolling stock.[9][10] These entered service in February 2020.[11]

Germany

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In August 2011, BVG placed an order with Stadler for 40 four-car units in the form of the BVG Class IK for the small-profile network of the Berlin U-Bahn[12][13] In August 2015, the first two units arrived and were put into passenger service as prototypes. Upon a successful trial phase, the other 38 units where delivered and put in service.

Stadler are also working on other trains for the BVG in the form of the BVG Class J and JK, which will be a mixture of two- and four-car units.[14][15] Stadler state they are making 376 cars as two or four car units for the network.[16]

Italy

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In 2021, Stadler signed a contract with Ente Autonomo Volturno to supply and maintain up to 40 units. They will be used on Circumvesuviana services.[17]

Portugal

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In 2021, Stadler won a contract to supply 14 three-car trains for Lisbon Metro.[18] They are designated as the ML 20 series. The first train was delivered on 9 August 2024 and is planned to enter service in January 2025.[19]

In October 2024, Lisbon Metro again signed a contract with Stadler, this time for the supply of 24 three-car trains with an option for 12 more, designated as the ML 24 series.[20]

Spain

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Between 2007 and 2013, Metrovalencia, operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana, received Series 4300 trains manufactured by Vossloh.[21][22] Following the purchase of Vossloh's factory in Valencia by Stadler, the trains have been part of the METRO range.[23]

In 2017, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya placed an order for 15 METRO units for use on the Barcelona–Vallès Line. The four-car trains are 80 m long and designated class 115.[24][25] The first train entered service in March 2022.[26]

United States

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In March 2019, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) placed an order for 127 units for MARTA rail. Designated CQ400, they are due to be delivered and starting services in 2025.[5][27][28]

United Kingdom

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In 2016, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) placed an order worth £280 million for Glasgow Subway G3 stock trains, and general railway modernisations with Stadler and Ansaldo STS.[29] These trains have provisions to become driverless.[30][31] Delivered in May 2019,[32] the trains entered service on 11 December 2023.[33]

In December 2016, Merseytravel placed an order with Stadler for 52 units, later increasing this to 53, designated as the British Rail Class 777.[34][35] On 23 January 2023, the units began passenger service; however, the rollout has not completed due to teething issues. As of August 2024, the rollout is in its final phase.[36][37][38] Throughout the introduction of the new trains, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has criticised Stadler and requested compensation for the "frustratingly poor" performance of the new fleet.[39][40][41]

In January 2020, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) placed an order for 42 units,[42] later increasing this to 46 to cope with expected passenger demands.[43][44][45] The Metro's Class 555 had similar issues to Merseyrail's Class 777, with Nexus imposing £1.4 million of contract penalties on Stadler for "underperformance".[46] The first of the class was introduced on 18 December 2024.[47]

Fleet details

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Class Operator Number built Year built Service years Cars per set Notes Ref.
Belarus
M110/M111 Minsk Metro 10 Unknown 2016 5 [11]
4
Germany
BVG Class IK Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe
(Berlin U-Bahn) 		40 2014–2020 2015 4 For the small-profile network [12]
BVG Class JK 36 2 For the small-profile network [15]
17 4
BVG Class J 52 2 For the large-profile network
33 4
Italy
Series 300 Ente Autonomo Volturno 60 2021–present 3 [17]
Portugal
ML 20 series Lisbon Metro 14 2021-present 3
ML 24 series 24 2024-present
Spain
Series 4300 Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana 42 2007–2013 4 While made prior to the METRO name, Stadler classes the 4300 series as a part of the start of the range. [23]
20 5
Series 115 Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya 15 2021 4 [24]
United States
CQ400 MARTA rail 127 2020–present 4 [5]
United Kingdom
777/0 Merseyrail 46 2018–2022 2021-present 4 Standard variant. [48]
777/1 7 2022–2023 Variant fitted with traction batteries for use on unelectrified lines.
555 Nexus 46 2021–present 2025-present 5 [43][45]
G3 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport 17 2016–2022 4 Driverless trains for the Glasgow Subway [49][50]

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