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The '''High Capacity Metro Train''' ('''HCMT''') is a type of [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) train for use by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]] on the [[Melbourne rail network]]. They entered service on 27 December 2020 on the 08:31am service through the City Loop {{cn}} and will become the primary rolling stock used in the [[Melbourne Metro Rail Project|Metro Tunnel]] when it opens in 2025. The HCMTs carries around 1,400 passengers in seven carriages, running on Melbourne's 1500 [[Volt|V]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[overhead catenary]] system, and are the most advanced trains in the Metro Trains fleet when they are introduced. A consortium of investors and rail companies are constructing the trains in China and Australia via a contract with the [[Victorian Government]], in addition to upgrade works necessary for the operation of the trains.
The '''High Capacity Metro Train''' ('''HCMT''') is a type of [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) train for use by [[Metro Trains Melbourne]] on the [[Melbourne rail network]]. They entered service on 27 December 2020 on the 08:31am service through the City Loop {{cn|date=December 2020}} and will become the primary rolling stock used in the [[Melbourne Metro Rail Project|Metro Tunnel]] when it opens in 2025. The HCMTs carries around 1,400 passengers in seven carriages, running on Melbourne's 1500 [[Volt|V]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[overhead catenary]] system, and are the most advanced trains in the Metro Trains fleet when they are introduced. A consortium of investors and rail companies are constructing the trains in China and Australia via a contract with the [[Victorian Government]], in addition to upgrade works necessary for the operation of the trains.


==History==
==History==

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The High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) train for use by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Melbourne rail network. They entered service on 27 December 2020 on the 08:31am service through the City Loop Vorlage:Cn and will become the primary rolling stock used in the Metro Tunnel when it opens in 2025. The HCMTs carries around 1,400 passengers in seven carriages, running on Melbourne's 1500 V DC overhead catenary system, and are the most advanced trains in the Metro Trains fleet when they are introduced. A consortium of investors and rail companies are constructing the trains in China and Australia via a contract with the Victorian Government, in addition to upgrade works necessary for the operation of the trains.

History

Background

The previous major procurement of rolling stock for the Melbourne rail network occurred in 2002, when franchisees M>Train and Connex ordered 62 Siemens Nexas and 58 X'Trapolis 100 trains respectively, as part of their franchise agreements to replace the older Hitachi trains.[1][2] However, the Siemens units suffered major braking issues over the following decade, causing their repeated withdrawal from service;[3] when the State Government tendered for 18 further six-carriage trains in 2007, it restricted bids to the previous two models ordered and awarded the contract to Alstom.[4] Several further orders were placed for X'Trapolis trains over the next 10 years.

The Public Transport Development Authority (later branded as Public Transport Victoria) was created in 2011 by the newly-elected state government of Premier Ted Baillieu with the intent of, among other things, running major studies into the operation of the metropolitan rail network.[5] The Network Development Plan Metropolitan Rail (NDPMR), released publicly in early 2013 in the partial fulfillment of this objective, was designed as a series of concrete proposals for the expansion and consolidation of the rail network over the following 20 years.[6] The NDPMR's first stage, intended to be completed before 2016, acknowledged the need for an interim solution of several more X'Trapolis trains to overcome major constraints,Vorlage:Sfn as well as recommending the internal reconfiguration of Siemens and Comeng trains to increase capacity,Vorlage:Sfn but identified the provision of new rolling stock as critical to the cost-effective use of existing railway infrastructure.Vorlage:Sfn

Among the deficiencies of existing rolling stock noted by the NDPMR were "multi-purpose" designs intended to strike a balance between commuter rail and metro operations, and the failure of existing trains to use the entire length of metropolitan platforms.Vorlage:Sfn The NDPMR rejected double-deck trains on the basis that they would increase dwell time at crowded stations, and argued that 220 metre trains, formed by operating the existing three car sets as nine car trains, would require extensive and prohibitively expensive infrastructure works, particularly in the City Loop. Instead, it recommended the procurement of single-level trains with a fixed number of cars, increased standing room and a length of Vorlage:Convert, with the capacity for expansion to Vorlage:Cvt upon the opening of the Melbourne Metro tunnel. The NDPMR envisaged these trains with a maximum capacity of 1,100 and 1,600 passengers respectively.Vorlage:Sfn

The NDPMR envisaged that these high-capacity trains would completely replace the Comeng fleet by 2032, and be used primarily on the Sunshine–Dandenong line created by the Melbourne Metro. Furthermore, it identified the need for the new trains to include cab signalling to reduce the headway required between trains, and for the construction of new maintenance facilities at several points on the network.Vorlage:Sfn

Prior to the 2014 Victorian election, then-Premier Denis Napthine promised an order of 25 of the proposed high-capacity trains if his incumbent Liberal-National Coalition government was returned for a second term.[7]

Order and design phase

In June 2015, the new Labor Victorian Government under Premier Daniel Andrews announced that expressions of interest would be requested for 37 new trains to be delivered and maintained for the Melbourne rail network.[8]

In November 2015, three consortia were shortlisted to build and maintain 37 trains:[9]

In March 2016, the order was increased to 65.[10]

In September 2016, the contract was awarded to the Evolution Rail consortium. New depots to maintain the trains will be built in Pakenham East and Calder Park.[11][12] By September of the following year, a full-scale mock-up of two carriages had been constructed and was presented to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan.[13] The mock-up was made available to drivers, technicians, representatives of the Public Transport Users Association and passenger groups including the visually impaired and those with physical disabilities. The Evolution Rail consortium noted that this last stage in the design process marked the fulfilment of the project's first major contractual obligation.[14]

HCMT 9002 undergoing testing at Newport in January 2020

In late 2017, the Locomotive Division of the Victorian Rail Tram and Bus Union lodged proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Metro Trains, claiming that the consortium, government and Metro planned to introduce a lower standard of training for operators of the HCMT. It furthermore refused to support the implementation of the new rolling stock unless all electric train drivers were trained in the operation of the HCMT.[15] Among the union's objections to the project are the necessary changes in work practice and the increased automation of certain processes.[16] This followed criticism by the Australian Workers' Union of the decision to award the contract to Evolution Rail instead of Bombardier, the latter of which had an established manufacturing operation in Dandenong.[17] The government announced the awarding of several subcontracts for the project in December.[18]

The mockup carriages used for the consultation phase were placed on public display at Birrarung Marr from 9–17 February 2018. The display concluded during Melbourne's White Night event with a light show.[19]

By June of that year, manufacturing had commenced, with the first body shells arriving at Newport Workshops from CRRC's facility in China.[20]

The HCMTs were expected to begin testing in November 2018 and enter passenger service on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines in 2019.Vorlage:Sfn [21]

The First Revenue service for the HCMT was the 8:31AM Service from Pakenham on the Pakenham Line, The Service is an Extra Service and not a regular Service. Regular Timetabled service for the HCMT is currently slated for February 2021.

Contract and construction

The trains are being delivered as a public–private partnership (PPP) between the State of Victoria and Evolution Rail Pty Ltd, under the Partnerships Victoria agency. The initial contract specified that the consortium would be responsible for the design, construction and delivery of 65 trains, as well as the construction of a heavy maintenance facility and depot in Pakenham East, the construction of a light maintenance facility in Calder Park, and the provision of two simulators for driver training. It also stated that the consortium would be responsible for the maintenance of the HCMTs throughout their lifetime, as well as the operation and maintenance of the depots and simulators over the same time frame.Vorlage:Sfn

Evolution Rail is a consortium composed of CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Downer Rail and Plenary Group.[17]

Changchun Railway Vehicles (CRRC) is leading the development and design for the HCMTs, and is manufacturing the train bodies as a joint venture with Downer Rail. 60% of construction is "local content" from a Victorian manufacturing supply chain. Downer leads the delivery and maintenance of the sets, as well as the construction of the new rail yard facilities.[22] Frames for bogies will be manufactured by Hoffman Engineering in Bendigo.[23] The Australian arm of Times Electric is manufacturing the traction motors and other electrical systems in Morwell, and SIGMA Air Conditioning is building the heating and cooling systems in Derrimut.[18] Assembly of wheel sets and bogies is being performed by Downer at Newport Workshops. Plenary Group is responsible for the financial management of the project, and the debt is financed by a group of investment banks led by Westpac.Vorlage:Sfn

The contract did not prescribe specific design elements of the HCMTs, but required that the design fulfil a number of objectives, centred on the provision of a "safe and comfortable journey for passengers".Vorlage:Sfn

The total value of the PPP is around $2.3 billion.[16]

Design

The HCMT will be based on the Type A design used by Changchun Railway Vehicles.[14] The trains will have seven carriages initially, with a total passenger capacity of 1,380.Vorlage:Sfn However, provision will be made for the trains to be extended to 10 carriages for a capacity of more than 1,970.[24] An aerodynamic nose cone and retractable cover for the couplers at each end of the trains has been designed to reduce the incidence of train surfing when the HCMTs are in operation.[25]

Approximately 30–40% of passengers will be seated when the train is at full capacity. The standing areas of the train will offer multiple types of straps and handles for the safety of standing passengers, and wide doors for rapid ingress and egress from these areas. As well as 70 passenger information displays (PIDs) in each train, Wi-Fi connection will be available throughout the passenger areas.[26] The PIDs will show the next station, current time, and the train's location on an adapted rail map. Displays on the front and sides of the train will indicate its destination.[27] Twenty-eight wheelchair spaces and wide aisles between seats will enable easy access for passengers with disabilities.Vorlage:Sfn[24]

A number of semi-automated features will be implemented in the HCMT design, including the capacity for low-speed shunting by remote control and for trains to be started without a driver present. The trains will also automatically estimate the passenger load, and the reading can be accessed remotely.[24] Furthermore, the HCMTs will include "stopping aids" to improve the accuracy of train arrivals at platforms. Drivers will also have the capacity to open individual doors on the trains.Vorlage:Sfn


HCMT rolling stock configuration[28]
Class and configuration description of vehicle Max. speed (km/h) Mass rating (tonnes) Passenger seating Length of vehicle (metres) Number of vehicles/vehicle numbers
Tc - Trailer car with cab 130 46.634 62 24.648 130 vehicles, vehicle numbers 9001-9065, 9901-9965
DMp - Motor car with pantograph, inter car door, 1 sanded axle 130 45.068 70 22.180 130 vehicles, vehicle numbers 9101-9165, 9801-9865
Mp1 - Motor car with pantograph, no inter car door, 2 sanded axles 130 46.111 80 22.180 65 vehicles, vehicle numbers 9201-9265
DT - Trailer car with inter-car door 130 41.332 78 22.180 65 vehicles, vehicle numbers 9301-9365
Mp2 - Motor car with pantograph, no inter car door, 2 sanded axles 130 46.111 80 22.180 65 vehicles, vehicle numbers 9701-9765

This configuration makes up a seven car HCMT consisting of Tc-DMp-Mp1-DT-Mp2-DMp-Tc.

References

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Bibliography

  • Network Development Plan – Metropolitan Rail. Public Transport Victoria, Dezember 2012 (gov.au [PDF; abgerufen am 29. November 2017]).
  • High Capacity Metro Trains Project: Project Summary. Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Februar 2017 (economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au (Memento des Originals vom 20 May 2017 im Internet Archive) [abgerufen am 29. November 2017]).

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  1. ↑ Siemens Transportation Systems wins major contract in Australia. In: Siemens Transportation Systems. Siemens AG, 1. April 2000, archiviert vom Original am 22. November 2005;.
  2. ↑ X'Trapolis Welcomed To Melbourne's Railways. In: Media Release from the Minister for Public Transport. Department of Premier and Cabinet, 18. Dezember 2002, archiviert vom Original am 17. Juli 2005;.
  3. ↑ Reid Sexton: Siemens trains the biggest cause of rail delays In: The Age, 31 January 2010. Abgerufen im 30 November 2017 
  4. ↑ 18 More Trains Ordered For Metropolitan Rail System. In: Media Release from the Minister for Public Transport. Department of Premier and Cabinet, 21. Dezember 2007, archiviert vom Original am 19. Oktober 2009;.
  5. ↑ Clay Lucas: Comeback for Kennett-era transport chief In: The Age, 24 August 2011. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 
  6. ↑ Deborah Gough: Major rail projects expected in 20 years In: The Age, 27 March 2013. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 
  7. ↑ Jason Dowling: Transport boost with 25 new trains for Cranbourne, Pakenham lines In: The Age, 6 March 2014. Abgerufen im 7 December 2017 
  8. ↑ Benjamin Preiss: Andrews government to spend $1.3b on high-capacity trains In: The Age, 29 June 2015. Abgerufen im 7 December 2017 
  9. ↑ Three shortlisted for Melbourne’s High Capacity Metro Trains contract In: Railway Gazette, 13 November 2015. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 (englisch). 
  10. ↑ Melbourne high capacity train order increased In: Railway Gazette, 15 March 2016. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 (englisch). 
  11. ↑ 1,100 Jobs With 65 New Trains Built In Victoria, For Victoria. In: Premier of Victoria. 12. September 2016, archiviert vom Original am 29. November 2017; abgerufen am 29. November 2017.
  12. ↑ Evolution Rail to supply Melbourne high capacity EMUs In: Railway Gazette, 12 September 2016. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 (englisch). 
  13. ↑ CRRC presents Melbourne EMU mock-up In: Railway Gazette, 7 September 2017. Abgerufen im 29 November 2017 (englisch). 
  14. ↑ a b High Capacity Metro Train mock-up supports design process In: Railway Gazette, 25 November 2017. Abgerufen im 30 November 2017 (englisch). 
  15. ↑ Marc Marotta: Secretary's Report In: LocoLines, RTBU Victorian Locomotive Division, September 2017, S. 3–7. Abgerufen im 30 November 2017 
  16. ↑ a b Adam Carey: Union signals rough ride for rollout of government's high-capacity trains In: The Age, 12 June 2017. Abgerufen im 30 November 2017 
  17. ↑ a b Anthony Galloway: Problems with trains of Chinese company bidding for Victorian contract In: Herald Sun, 24 August 2016. Abgerufen im 7 December 2017 (englisch). 
  18. ↑ a b Melbourne’s Bigger Trains Creating Jobs Boom. In: Premier of Victoria. 5. Dezember 2017, archiviert vom Original am 13. Dezember 2017; abgerufen am 13. Dezember 2017.
  19. ↑ Melbourne, Meet Your New Train. In: Premier of Victoria. 7. Februar 2018, abgerufen am 11. März 2018.
  20. ↑ David Loneragan: New high capacity trains being assembled in Melbourne – Rail Express In: Rail Express, 14 June 2018. Abgerufen im 16 June 2018 (australisches Englisch). 
  21. ↑ Twelve month delay for Melbourne's new $2.3 billion high-capacity trains In: 9News Melbourne, 9 August 2019 (englisch). 
  22. ↑ High Capacity Metro Trains. Plenary Group, abgerufen am 7. Dezember 2017 (englisch).
  23. ↑ Adam Holmes: Hofmann Engineering sheds 15 staff in Bendigo In: Bendigo Advertiser, 17 November 2017. Abgerufen im 20 November 2017 (englisch). 
  24. ↑ a b c Adam Carey: 2000 people per train: Metro's standing room-only future revealed In: The Age, 29 May 2017. Abgerufen im 30 November 2017 
  25. ↑ Andrew Lund: New high-capacity trains to curb dangerous train surfing in Melbourne In: 9 News, 28 August 2017. Abgerufen im 7 December 2017 
  26. ↑ Steffanie Tan: 65 New High-Capacity Trains Will be Added to the Melbourne Network In: Broadsheet, 29 May 2017. Abgerufen im 19 April 2018 (englisch). 
  27. ↑ Inside Melbourne’s new trains. Public Transport Users Association, abgerufen am 30. November 2017 (australisches Englisch).
  28. ↑ WTT NETWORK CONFIGURATION: METRO ROLLING STOCK. In: Metro Trains Document Portal. Abgerufen am 10. Februar 2019.
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