Siemens P2000

The P2000 is an articulated light rail car used on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It was manufactured by Siemens AG and is used on Metro's A and C, and E Lines. It was also used on the L Line, but later transferred to the A and E lines.

Siemens P2000
Manufacturer	Siemens AG
Constructed	1996-1999
Entered service	1996-2003
Number built	53
Formation	Single unit
Fleet numbers	200-250, 301-302
Capacity	100 (76 seats)
Operator(s)	Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Line(s) served	A Line  C Line  E Line  L Line (2003-2011)
Specifications
Car body construction	Low alloy high tensile steel
Train length	179 ft (54.56 m) (two cars)
Car length	89.5 ft (27.28 m) (Articulated car)
Width	8.7 ft (2.65 m)
Height	12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Floor height	3.2 ft (0.98 m)
Doors	8 (4 per side)
Wheelbase	6.9 ft (2.10 m)
Maximum speed	70 mph (110 km/h)
Weight	98,000 pounds (44,450 kg)
Acceleration	3 mph/s (4.4 ft/s2; 1.3 m/s2)
Deceleration	3.5 mph/s (5.1 ft/s2; 1.6 m/s2)
Train heating	Yes
Electric system(s)	650-950 V DC Overhead line
Current collection method	Pantograph
Bogies	3
Safety system(s)	ATC, Emergency brakes, ATP, ATO
Coupling system	Tomlinson
Multiple working	Yes
Track gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes
[1]

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 eleven year old P2000's.[2][3] These will remain in service until 2027.