Euskotren 950 series

The Euskotren 950 series is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Euskotren in the Basque Country, Spain.

Euskotren 950 series
950 series train at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo in April 2017
In service	2016–present
Manufacturer	CAF
Built at	Beasain, Spain
Replaced	200, 300 series
Constructed	2015–2018[1]
Entered service	2 July 2016[2]
Number built	28 sets
Number in service	28 sets
Formation	3-car sets
Fleet numbers	951–978
Capacity	296
Operators	Euskotren
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium
Train length	52,458 mm (172 ft 1+1⁄4 in)[3]
Car length	17,729 mm (58 ft 2 in) (end cars) 17 m (55 ft 9+5⁄16 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2.6 m (8 ft 6+3⁄8 in)
Height	3,615 mm (11 ft 10+5⁄16 in)
Floor height	1.08 m (3 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Doors	3 per side
Wheel diameter	850–790 mm (33–31 in) (new–worn)[4]
Maximum speed	90 km/h (56 mph)[3]
Traction system	CAF IGBT–VVVF[5]
Traction motors	8 × TSA TME 44-26-4 180 kW (240 hp)[6]
Power output	1,440 kW (1,930 hp)
Transmission	5.9:1 gear ratio[4]
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collection	Pantograph
UIC classification	Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Safety system(s)	LZB
Coupling system	Scharfenberg
Track gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge

History

In June 2014, Euskotren awarded CAF the construction of 28 3-car EMUs for 150 million euros.^[7] They are similar to the earlier 900 series, but feature improved accessibility.^[8]

The first trainset was delivered in November 2015.^[9] The series entered service on the Txorierri line on July 2, 2016.^[2] The series gradually replaced the older 200 and 300 series trains, with the last unit being delivered in 2018.^[7] Now, they also run local services between Eibar and Ermua, on the Urdaibai line, and on Bilbao metro line 3.^{[citation needed]}

Interior

Each train has 94 seats, with additional space for 202 standing passengers.^[2] Internally, the three cars are connected with open gangways. Wheelchair space is provided at one end of the intermediate car,^[10] the doors near it are equipped with ramps.^[3] All trains have dedicated spaces for passengers carrying bicycles.^[8]

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  Dedicated space for bicycles.

Naming

Each unit is named after a mountain of the Basque Country. The first 17 EMUs have the same names as the electric locomotives operated by Ferrocarriles Vascongados (a historical company that preceded Euskotren).^[11]

See also

• Euskotren rolling stock
• Euskotren 900 series – the four-car counterpart of the 950 series