FLIRT diesel-electric multiple unit Keolis Amey Operations / Gweithrediadau Keolis Amey Limited, UK
In October 2018, Keolis Amey Operations Ltd took over the 15-year Wales & Borders franchise, which incorporates the modernisation of the infrastructure as well as the delivery of new vehicles. Stadler was awarded the contract to build and supply 11 FLIRT diesel- electric multiple units in February 2019. Operating on non-electrified lines with diesel-electric propulsion, the four-car units will run on the South Wales railway network. The diesel motors and generators are positioned in a powerpack, which is separate from the passenger area, in order to reduce noise and vibration for the benefit of passengers. The diesel motors are equipped with the latest exhaust after treatment, which is classified as emission legislation Stage V, thus keeping emissions to a minimum. The FLIRT UK developed for Keolis Amey is part of Stadler’s successful FLIRT family, which has been already supplied to several operators in the world, including Greater Anglia. The vehicles will be customised for Keolis Amey, complying with the latest TSI-standards including accessibility and to accommodate local infrastructure. Low floors ensure level boarding at every door to reduce dwell time and make it easier for passengers to get on and off. Additionally, all trains feature air-conditioning, areas for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles, passenger information systems, and wi-fi. The new tri-mode vehicles are scheduled to enter passenger service from 2022.
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Technology Customer Keolis Amey Operations Operated networks Wales and Borders ––Diesel-electric operation Gauge 1,435 mm (diesel with newest emission standard Stage V) Designation FLIRT UK ––Balise-supported automated passenger door operation Output of the diesel units 1,920 kW ––Car-body made of welded extruded aluminum profiles Axle arrangement Bo'2'2'2'2'Bo' ––Front cabin made of glass-reinforced plastic ––Air-suspended motor and Jacobs-bogies Number of units 11 ––High tractive effort and acceleration Seats in standard class 170 ––Multiple unit traction for up to three units Tip-up seats 36 ––Energy-efficient driving thanks to an integrated Standing capacity 180 driver assistance system Floor height, low-floor 960 mm Entrance width 1,300 mm Comfort Length over coupling 80,700 mm Vehicle width 2,720 mm ––Low-floor area and gap-free entrance area Vehicle height 3,915 mm for improved passenger flow Bogie wheelbase 2,700 mm ––Bright, passenger-friendly interior design with comfortable seats Driving wheel diameter, new 870 mm and client-specific design Carrying wheel diameter, new ––Air-conditioned passenger compartments and driver’s cabs 760 mm ––Reduced vibration and noise emissions during diesel operation Maximum output at wheel 1,500 kW thanks to the isolated powerpack carriage Max. starting tractive effort 160 kN ––Controlled emission toilets, also suitable for PRM passengers Max. starting acceleration 0.9 m / s² ––Designated areas for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles Maximum speed 90 mph in the passenger compartments ––Passenger information systems and wi-fi internet access
Personnel
––Separate entry for driver ––Ergonomically-designed driver’s desk ––Driver and conductor control panel for the passenger door control including communication ––TSI-compliant GSM-R train radio
Reliability / Availability / Maintainability / Safety
––Redundant power-train with water-cooled IGBT power converters ––Powerpack with four integration diesel engines and generators ––Easy access for maintenance ––Prepared for installation of ETCS ––Vehicle control system with train bus and diagnostics computer (CAN open bus) FWBDMU0519e