NS 93

NS 93
NS 93 approaching Pedrero on Line 5
In service1997–present
ManufacturerGEC Alsthom
Constructed1996–2002
Formation6 cars (Line 5)
7 cars (Line 1 and 5)
8 cars (Line 1)
Capacity720 passengers, 242 seats
OperatorsMetro S.A. (Santiago Metro)
Lines servedLines and
Specifications
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemGTOVVVF
Power output2,800 kW (3,800 hp)
Electric system(s)750 V DC Guide bars on either side of the track
Current collector(s)Horizontal contact shoe
A vertical contact shoe sliding on the rails provides grounding.
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge, rubber tired wheels running on roll ways outside of the steel wheels.

The NS 93 (Neumático Santiago 1993) is the third generation of rubber tired rolling stock used on the Santiago Metro system. The trains were manufactured by GEC Alsthom in 1996 and went into operation in 1997. Originally designed for use on Line 5, the trains first operated on Line 2 prior to the opening of Line 5, and today work on the lines 1 and 5.