Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000
Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000

Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000

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The 2000 series trains of the Barcelona Metro represent a crucial chapter in the city's public transport history. On the occasion of the 1992 Olympic Games and the anticipated inauguration of line 2, the construction of this innovative series was commissioned, incorporating significant technological advancements.

Design of the 2000 Series Trains

The 2000 series project began in 1991 with the objective of serving the new line 2, as part of the preparations for the 1992 Olympic Games. The construction was entrusted to a consortium formed by CAF, Alstom, and ABB Traction, with a total cost of 3.1 billion pesetas. The 6 trains built were designed to operate in three-car compositions, two motor cars and one trailer.

The 2000 series introduced significant innovations, such as the Faiveley gangway, allowing passengers to move from one end of the train to the other without interruptions, improving passenger distribution. This made these trains the first in Spain with a continuous gangway and the second in Europe.

 

Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000
2000 series train in its early stage, with 3 cars on L2, when Sagrada Família was the terminal station. M. Canet Archive

 

Operation of the 2000 Series Trains

Although line 2 was not inaugurated until 1995, the 2000 series trains began operating on line 3 on July 27, 1992. The initial numbering of the trains was from 2001 to 2024 for the motor cars and from 2301 to 2306 for the trailers.

In 2001, three 2000 series trains were transferred to line 3 to accommodate the extension of this line to Canyelles. Later, in 2003, a fourth train was also transferred to line 3 to meet peak hour demand.

With the inauguration of the second section of line 2, from Sagrada Família to La Pau, in 1997, the 2100 series was created, which was a slightly modified version of the 2000 series.

Two motor cars were added to each 2000 series train, converting them into five-car formations, standard across the rest of the network.

Basic Technical Characteristics

The 2000 series trains maintained the mechanical design of CAF used in the 3000 series and 4000 series trains, but with next-generation equipment. The motor cars (MA1 and MA2) were equipped with two twin-motor bogies each, while the trailers used non-motorized bogies. The maximum speed was 90 km/h. In a triple configuration, the trains could carry 510 passengers.

Interior Design

The interior design of the 2000 series trains was entrusted to designers Miguel Milà and Rafael Montero. The seats, featuring a double seat with a black base, offered an aesthetic and functional integration that improved user experience.

 

Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000

 

Renovation and Modernization

In 2015, the mid-life renovation of the 2000 series began.

The renovation of the trains included the installation of new LED technology for interior lighting, the repositioning of handrails, and the installation of new buttons for people with reduced mobility. Video surveillance systems, improvements to the air conditioning in the driver's cabins, and presence detectors in the opposite cabin were also implemented.

Aesthetic and Functional Changes

Externally, the bodywork was repaired, and aesthetic and functional modifications such as the installation of train numbers with LED technology and side light indicators were introduced. These improvements aimed to modernize the appearance of the trains and increase their operational functionality.

 

Metro de Barcelona: trenes serie 2000
2000 series train already running on L3 with 5 cars, Year 2003.

 

Withdrawal of the 2000 Series Trains

The 2000 series was withdrawn prematurely due to the presence of asbestos in their construction. This highly carcinogenic material, allowed at the time these units were built, was banned shortly after. For this reason, the unions demanded the removal of all units containing asbestos from the Barcelona Metro network, including the 2000 series.

The last 2000 series train was retired from circulation in 2024, after more than 18 million kilometers traveled by the entire fleet. This event marked the end of an era in Barcelona's public transport, with the progressive incorporation of new 7000 series trains on line 3.

The TMB Foundation preserved three 2000 series cars as part of its extensive collection of historical vehicles. This should allow future generations to know and appreciate the technological advances and innovative design that characterized these trains.

 

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CODING
MA: end motor cars with cabin.
MB: intermediate motor cars without cabin.
Ri: intermediate trailer cars without cabin.
 
GENERAL
Units built (3 cars)6
Reception years1992/1997
Year of withdrawal2024
Original unit compositionMA1-Ri-MA2
Current unit compositionMA1-MB1-Ri-MB2-MA2
Total unit power2,400 kW
Nominal continuous traction effort3,760 kg
Maximum speed90 km/h
Nominal continuous speed58.5 km/h
Maximum acceleration1.0 m/s²
Service deceleration1.2 m/s²
Emergency deceleration1.3 m/s²
Braking systemRegenerative, rheostatic, and pneumatic
Power supply voltage1,200 V=
Energy collectionRigid overhead line
Assigned servicesPassengers. Line 2
Main constructorsCAF, MEINFESA, GEC-ALSTHOM MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
 
MAIN DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS OF MOTOR CARS
Total car length17,125 mm
Distance between pivots11,060 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm
Box width2,710 mm
Total height3,890 mm
Floor height1,150 mm
Number of doors per side and car4 double-leaf doors
Total door width1,240 mm
Track gauge1,435 mm
Empty car weight36,170 kg
Service car weight47,025 kg
 
TRACTION MOTORS
Number of motors per car4
ConstructorMitsubishi Electric
ModelMB-3286-A
Power150 kW
Motor weight810 kg
 
MAIN DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS OF TRAILERS
Total car length17,140 mm
Total car length17,140 mm
Distance between pivots11,720 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm
Box width2,710 mm
Total height3,890 mm
Floor height1,150 mm
Number of doors per side and car4 double-leaf doors
Total door width1,240 mm
Track gauge1,435 mm
Empty car weight30,170 kg
Service car weight42,475 kg
 
SEATING CAPACITY
Seated places per motor car MA1 and MA227
Seated places per motor car MB1 and MB236
Standing places per motor car140
Seated places in trailer36
Standing places in trailer145
Total seated places (5 cars)162
Total standing places (5 cars)705
Total places (5 cars)867
  
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Cab signalingATP and ATO
Air conditioningYes
Interior lightingFluorescent
Public address systemYes
Next stop light indicatorsYes
Traction and shock apparatusScharfenberg

 

Photos of the 2000 series trains of the Barcelona Metro