NS 93
| NS 93 | |
|---|---|
NS 93 approaching Pedrero on Line 5 | |
| In service | 1997–present |
| Manufacturer | GEC Alsthom |
| Constructed | 1996–2003 |
| Number built | 34 (3 retired) |
| Formation | 6 cars (Line 5) 7 cars (Line 5) 8 cars (Line 1) |
| Capacity | 6 cars: 1145 passengers
7 cars: 1315 passengers 8 cars: 1400 passengers |
| Operator | Metro S.A. (Santiago Metro) |
| Lines served | and |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Traction system | GTO–VVVF |
| Power output | 2,800 kW (3,800 hp) |
| Electric system | 750 V DC Guide bars on either side of the track |
| Current collection | Horizontal contact shoe A vertical contact shoe sliding on the rails provides grounding. |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 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.