M5000
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The M5000 is a model of Flexity Swift
high-floor tram, built by the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Transportation
at its factories in Bautzen
, Germany and test facility in Vienna
, Austria with all electrical equipment supplied by Vossloh Kiepe
of Werdohl
, Germany.
fleet was expanded with the introduction of the M5000 tram.
In April 2007 eight Flexity Swift LRVs were ordered, designated M5000, similar to the K5000 series used in the German cities of Cologne
and Bonn
, and similar to the low-floor CR4000 model used by Croydon's Tramlink
. Each tram is 28.4 metres (93.2 ft) long, and has 52 standard seats with a further 8 "perch" seats; there are also two wheelchair spaces at each end of the tram. At a standard 4 persons per square metre there is space for 146 standing passengers, giving each tram a total peak capacity of 206 when they entered service in autumn 2009 The new trams will eventually enable all the Bury–Altrincham direct services to be double trams significantly increasing capacity, this is dependent on the commissioning into service of all vehicles currently delivered and the timings of the T-68/T-68A
refurbishment programme. A further four trams of this type have been ordered to allow for a new 12-minute service between Cornbrook and the new Mediacity:uk extension in Salford Quays
.
On 24 June 2008 a further 28 trams were ordered for the extensions to Oldham and Rochdale, Droylsden in Tameside, and Chorlton in South Manchester. All the new trams are being built by Bombardier in Vienna
, Austria, and will cost just over £2 million each. The current order book is for 40 new Metrolink trams for the Media:City and Phase 3A expansions. The first delivery of the new trams from Bombardier arrived at Metrolink's Queens Road depot on 13 July 2009, and the first of these new trams entered service on 21 December 2009.
On 8 March 2010 another 8 trams were ordered for the Ashton and Didsbury line extensions, due for completion in autumn 2013–2014. Fourteen additional trams were ordered August 2010, twelve trams will be for the Manchester Airport line service and one each for the Oldham and Rochdale town centre extensions. This takes the total number ordered to 62.
3001–3012 were fitted with the old signalling system so they could operate but with 3001/02 out of service long-term 3013 was retro-fitted and operational. 3014/15 have now been fitted with the old signalling system following the opening of the South Manchester Line to St Werburgh's Road.
As of 25/08/2011 3016 was in service
Flexity Swift
The Flexity Swift tram is a family of urban and inter-urban light-rail vehicles manufactured by Bombardier Transportation for a wide number of customers across Europe...
high-floor tram, built by the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the rail equipment division of the Canadian firm, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest companies in the rail-equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its headquarters are in Berlin, Germany....
at its factories in Bautzen
Bautzen
Bautzen is a hill-top town in eastern Saxony, Germany, and administrative centre of the eponymous district. It is located on the Spree River. As of 2008, its population is 41,161...
, Germany and test facility in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria with all electrical equipment supplied by Vossloh Kiepe
Vossloh Kiepe
Vossloh Kiepe is a German manufacturer of electrical traction equipment for trams, trolleybuses and other transport vehicles, as well as air-conditioning and heating systems, and conveyor device components.-History:...
of Werdohl
Werdohl
Werdohl is a town in the district Märkischer Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.-Geography:Werdohl is located in the hills of the Sauerland, at a double meander of the river Lenne and its confluent, the Verse...
, Germany.
Manchester Metrolink
As part of the "Big Bang" network extension project, the Manchester MetrolinkManchester Metrolink
Metrolink is a light rail system in Greater Manchester, England. It consists of four lines which converge in Manchester city centre and terminate in Bury, Altrincham, Eccles and Chorlton-cum-Hardy. The system is owned by Transport for Greater Manchester and operated under contract by RATP Group...
fleet was expanded with the introduction of the M5000 tram.
In April 2007 eight Flexity Swift LRVs were ordered, designated M5000, similar to the K5000 series used in the German cities of Cologne
Cologne Stadtbahn
The Cologne Stadtbahn is a light rail system in the German city of Cologne, including several surrounding cities...
and Bonn
Bonn Stadtbahn
The Bonn Stadtbahn is a part of the local public transit system in Bonn and the surrounding Rhein-Sieg area. Although with six actual Stadtbahn lines and three tram lines it is relatively small, two of the Stadtbahn lines connect to the much larger Cologne Stadtbahn .The entire network comprises...
, and similar to the low-floor CR4000 model used by Croydon's Tramlink
Tramlink
Tramlink is a tramway system in south London in the United Kingdom which began operation in May 2000...
. Each tram is 28.4 metres (93.2 ft) long, and has 52 standard seats with a further 8 "perch" seats; there are also two wheelchair spaces at each end of the tram. At a standard 4 persons per square metre there is space for 146 standing passengers, giving each tram a total peak capacity of 206 when they entered service in autumn 2009 The new trams will eventually enable all the Bury–Altrincham direct services to be double trams significantly increasing capacity, this is dependent on the commissioning into service of all vehicles currently delivered and the timings of the T-68/T-68A
T-68
The T-68 is a type of tram used only on the Manchester Metrolink system in Greater Manchester, England. The trams have unusually high floors, designed to be accessed from standard UK railway platforms: all tram stops on the city streets have been built to a height of , for compatibility with...
refurbishment programme. A further four trams of this type have been ordered to allow for a new 12-minute service between Cornbrook and the new Mediacity:uk extension in Salford Quays
Salford Quays
Salford Quays is an area of Salford in Greater Manchester, England, near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal. Previously the site of Manchester Docks, it became one of the first and largest urban regeneration projects in the United Kingdom following the closure of the dockyards in...
.
On 24 June 2008 a further 28 trams were ordered for the extensions to Oldham and Rochdale, Droylsden in Tameside, and Chorlton in South Manchester. All the new trams are being built by Bombardier in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria, and will cost just over £2 million each. The current order book is for 40 new Metrolink trams for the Media:City and Phase 3A expansions. The first delivery of the new trams from Bombardier arrived at Metrolink's Queens Road depot on 13 July 2009, and the first of these new trams entered service on 21 December 2009.
On 8 March 2010 another 8 trams were ordered for the Ashton and Didsbury line extensions, due for completion in autumn 2013–2014. Fourteen additional trams were ordered August 2010, twelve trams will be for the Manchester Airport line service and one each for the Oldham and Rochdale town centre extensions. This takes the total number ordered to 62.
Incidents
The M5000's have had several incidents in the first few years of service.- 3001 was in a major collision with a HGV in the City Zone, the collision was so bad 3001 was sent back to Vienna for repairs.
- 3002 derailed on the second day of service at MediaCity UK through driver error after reversing over partially cleared spring-loaded points.
- 3003 derailed at Queens Road Depot due to faulty points and was out of service for 3 days.
- 3009 was out of service because of a major incident at Queen's Road.
3001–3012 were fitted with the old signalling system so they could operate but with 3001/02 out of service long-term 3013 was retro-fitted and operational. 3014/15 have now been fitted with the old signalling system following the opening of the South Manchester Line to St Werburgh's Road.
As of 25/08/2011 3016 was in service