Siemens Modular Metro

Siemens Modular Metro
A Siemens Modular Metro for the Kaohsiung Metro in Taiwan
Interior of the Siemens Nexas for Metro Trains Melbourne
In service1997–present
ManufacturerSiemens
Family nameModular Metro
Constructed1996–2020
SuccessorInspiro
Formation2–8 car sets
Specifications
Electric system(s)750 V DC third rail or 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)
Track gauge
  • 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (most systems)
  • 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) (Metro Trains Melbourne)

The Siemens Modular Metro is a family of electric multiple unit trains for rapid transit systems produced by Siemens Mobility (originally Siemens Transportation Systems) and used by rail operators around the world. The vehicle concept was launched in Vienna in 2000 and is a modular concept allowing many variants of metro vehicles.[1] Previously known as Modular Mobility, Siemens, whose rail equipment division had since been renamed Siemens Mobility, still uses the abbreviation Mo.Mo;[2][3] however, few of these trains are being built, since Siemens had moved to their Inspiro metro platform in 2013.

  1. ^ "New Vehicle Concept Launched In Vienna". International Railway Journal. September 2000. Retrieved 30 August 2008 – via findarticles.com.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Metro System for Bangkok, Thailand" (PDF). siemens.co.th. Siemens AG Transportation Systems / Turnkey Systems. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2018. (...) based on the modular Mo.Mo metro concept (...)
  3. ^ "Siemens tries MoMo concept". Railway Gazette International. 1 July 1999. Archived from the original on 21 April 2018.