Metro M1 (Prague)

Metro M1
Metro M1, Prague
Metro M1 - interior
In serviceJanuary 2000 - present
Manufacturersconsortium of ČKD, Siemens, Adtranz
DesignersPatrik Kotas, Antonín Honzík
Replaced81-71, 81-71M
Constructed1998 - 2011, mainly 2000 - 2003
Number built53 trains
Fleet numbers4100-4199
Capacity1464 people
OperatorDopravní podnik Praha
DepotDepo Kačerov
Line servedline C
Specifications
Train length96.66 m (317 ft 1+12 in)
Car length19.52 m (64 ft 12 in) (M1.1 - first and last car), 19.21 m (63 ft 516 in) (M1.2 + M1.3 - embedded cars)
Width271.2 cm (8 ft 10+34 in)
DoorsEight per car (4 on each side)
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph), in operation reduced to 80 km/h (50 mph)
Weight133.2 t (294,000 lb)
Traction systemIGBT-VVVF
Acceleration1.4 m/s2
Electric system750-825 V DC bottom contact Third rail (Prague) Overhead lines (Maracaibo)
Current collectionContact shoe
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

Metro M1 is a Czech type of metro train, which is used on line C of the Prague Metro. These Metro trains were made by the companies ČKD, Siemens and ADTranz mainly from 2000 to 2003 and were developed especially for Prague. These metro trains replaced the metro 81-71M.