Siemens Inspiro

Siemens Inspiro
Siemens Inspiro on M2 line of Warsaw Metro
Interior of Inspiro for Riyadh Metro.
Stock typeEMU
In service2013–present
ManufacturerSiemens
Family nameInspiro
Constructed2012–present
PredecessorModular Metro
Formation2–8 car sets
Capacity
  • Basic configuration: 1,450 (256 seated, 1,194 standing)
  • Variants: depends on configuration of seats and size of train and car body
Operators
Lines served
Specifications
Car body construction
  • Welded aluminium (most trains)
  • Stainless steel (Rapid KL)
Car length18.6–22 m (61 ft 0 in – 72 ft 2 in) over couplers
Width2.63–3 m (8 ft 8 in – 9 ft 10 in) over door step
Doors1,400 mm (4 ft 7 in) exterior sliding or sliding-plug, 2–4 per side
Maximum speed80–100 km/h (50–62 mph)
Axle load
  • Basic configuration: 12.6 t (12.4 long tons; 13.9 short tons)
  • Variants: 16–17 t (16–17 long tons; 18–19 short tons)
Traction systemForced or natural air-cooled Siemens SIBAC IGBTVVVF
Electric system(s)
Current collector(s)
Seating
  • Basic configuration: Longitudinal
  • Variants: Transversal or mixed
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The Siemens Inspiro is a family of electric multiple unit trains designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility since 2012 for metro systems. The product was launched on 19 September 2012 at the InnoTrans in Berlin. The first Inspiro entered service with Warsaw Metro on 6 October 2013.

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