VAG Class G1

The VAG Class G1 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg for use on the Nuremberg U-Bahn system. They will replace the VAG Class DT1 and VAG Class DT2 currently in service on Nuremberg U-Bahn line U1.[3][4] On 20 August 2020, the first of three G1 trains entered into the revenue service.[5]

VAG Class G1
A G1 train in October 2019
ManufacturerSiemens Mobility
Designerergon3Design[1]
ReplacedVAG Class DT1
VAG Class DT2 (from 2022)
Constructed2017–
Number under construction128 vehicles (32 sets)
Number built8 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Capacity128 seated, 476 standing[2]
Operator(s)VAG
Specifications
Train length75 m (246 ft 1 in)[2]
Doors3 pairs per side
Electric system(s)750 V DC, 3rd rail
Current collection methodcontact shoe
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Formation

The G1 trains consist of four permanently-coupled cars, which are connected by gangways, allowing passengers to walk through the whole train.[6] Unlike previous classes of Nuremberg U-Bahn rolling stock, the G1 is a single 4 car train whereas the previous classes were all composed of two car trains ("DT" stands for "Doppeltriebwagen" in German roughly equivalent to married pair)

Interior

The interior features LED lighting, CCTV security cameras,[7] multi-purpose areas for strollers and wheelchairs,[8] and air conditioning.[9] Free Wi-Fi will be provided in the trains.[7] While planned to only be used on the non-automated U1, the trains are capable of automated operation and the operator cabin is removable should they be used on automated lines in the future or U1 be automated.

History

The trains were ordered in December 2015 as a replacement for the DT1 trains currently in service on the U-Bahn system.[3] Construction of the trains began in 2017.[6] The first painted car body was presented at the Siemens Vienna plant on April 17, 2018,[3] and the first set was completed in December 2018.[10] The order also includes options for 11 additional sets, six of which would replace the VAG Class DT2 trains.[8] The option for six additional sets as a replacement for the DT2 trains was exercised on November 27, 2018.[4] Another seven additional sets were ordered in March 2019.[11] The first set was delivered to VAG's Langwasser depot on May 3, 2019.[12]

References
  1. Fuchsbauer, Nicole (April 17, 2018). "Neuer Nürnberger U-Bahn-Zug nimmt Gestalt an" [New Nuremberg subway train takes shape]. marktspiegel.de (in German). Verlag Der Marktspiegel GmbH. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  2. Briginshaw, David (October 28, 2019). "First Nuremberg G1 metro train unveiled". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. "Nürnberg metro trainsets under construction". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  4. "Nürnberg orders Siemens U-Bahn trainsets". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  5. Handl, Johannes (19 August 2020). "G1 legt los: Neuer U-Bahn-Zug startet Fahrgastbetrieb". Nordbayern Nachrichten (in German).
  6. "Modern und effizient: Bau der neuen U1-Züge gestartet" [Modern and efficient: Construction of the new U1 trains started]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. June 26, 2017. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  7. Mayer, Dominik (November 30, 2018). "Der ganze Stolz der VAG: Das ist Nürnbergs neue U-Bahn" [VAGs whole pride: This is Nurembergs new U-Bahn]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  8. "Neue U-Bahn-Züge für Nürnberg" [New U-Bahn trains for Nuremberg]. busundbahn.de (in German). DVV Media Group GmbH. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  9. Brock, Alexander (August 16, 2018). "Gegen "Sauna-Züge": VAG startet Klimaanlagen-Offensive" [Against "sauna trains": VAG launches air conditioning offensive]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  10. "Nürnberg bekommt neue U-Bahnen" [Nuremberg gets new U-Bahn trains]. frankenfernsehen.tv (in German). TVF Fernsehen in Franken Programm GmbH. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  11. "Option gezogen: VAG bestellt sieben neue U-Bahnen" [Option pulled: VAG orders seven new trains]. nordbayern.de (in German). Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG. March 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  12. "First G1 metro train arrives in Nürnberg". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. May 7, 2019. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
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