Sydney Metro Inspiro Stock
| Sydney Metro Inspiro Stock | |
|---|---|
 Conceptual design of the train | |
| Stock type | Metro (EMU) |
| In service | 2027 (projected) |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility |
| Family name | Inspiro HC[1] |
| Constructed | 2024–2027 (projected) |
| Entered service | 2027 (projected) |
| Number under construction | 12 sets |
| Formation | 3-car sets DM1–Tp–DM2 |
| Capacity | 645 (194 seats) |
| Operators | RATP Dev[2] |
| Depots | Orchard Hills |
| Lines served |  Western Sydney Airport |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Train length | 67.63 m (221 ft 11 in) |
| Width | 3.19 m (10 ft 6 in) |
| Floor height | 1.15 m (3 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Coupling system | Dellner[3] |
| Seating | Longitudinal, transverse |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
| [4] | |
The Sydney Metro Inspiro Stock are a class of electric multiple units currently being built to operate on the Sydney Metro network starting from 2027. Built by Siemens Mobility as part of their Inspiro High Capacity (HC) family, the trains are the second fully automated passenger rolling stock in Australia.[1]
A total of 36 carriages, forming 12 3-car trains, have been ordered for the Western Sydney Airport Line, set to open in 2027.[5][6][7]
History
[edit]Procurement
[edit]In 2021, it was announced that three consortia had been shortlisted for the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) contract of the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line.[8] The winning consortium would build the stations and trains, install signalling and other electronic systems, as well as operate and maintain the line as a public–private partnership.[8]
- Bradfield Metro, comprising John Laing, Keolis Downer, FCC Construction Australia and Hitachi Rail STS
- Parklife Metro, comprising Plenary Group, Webuild, RATP Dev and four Siemens Mobility companies
- WestGo, comprising CIMIC Group (Pacific Partnerships, CPB, UGL Engineering and UGL Rail), two Acciona companies, DIF Management Australia, ComfortDelGro Transit and Coleman Rail Pty Ltd
In December 2022, Parklife Metro was selected by Transport for NSW for the SSTOM contract.[9][10] Siemens would provide 12 3-car trains, together with 15 years of maintenance, as well as signalling, electrification, communication systems, platform screen doors and the depot at a cost of €900 million.[11]
In January 2025, a full-size mockup of a train car was presented to assess features including ergonomics, lighting, information screens and emergency systems.[12]
Design
[edit]The seat upholstery draws inspiration from the Cumberland Plain, where the line is located. It was designed by BBR, led by Dharug artist, Leanne Redpath, with Tina Barahanos and Alexandra Byrne. The design is named Ngurra Baduwa, referring to "country" and water. Priority seats will be yellow, representing scenes of meeting places around waterholes, with wattle flowers. Seat upholstery will require approximately 2,300 m2 of fabric.[13]
Specifications
[edit]Each car will have 3 double doors per side, and will have open gangways. Trains will have step-free access, with wheelchair spaces and hearing loops in every car. Both longitudinal and transverse seats will be used, alongside "multifunctional" areas with tip-up seats. Seats are designed to allow under-seat luggage storage, with headrests provided on transverse seats. There will be 2 redundant air-conditioning units per car alongside floor heating.[4]
Screens will show real time flight information from Western Sydney Airport. Each train will have 4 bicycle storage spaces.[14]
The trains will make use of Siemens' Railigent X asset management system for predictive maintenance, involving a failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system and reliability-centered maintenance concepts.[15]
The trains are approximately 30 cm wider than the existing Alstom Metropolis trains, and will use 25 kV 50 Hz AC electrification unlike the Metro North West & Bankstown Line, meaning the trains will not be interoperable on other lines.[6] As of April 2024[update], the rolling stock contract for Sydney Metro West has not been awarded.[16][17]
See also
[edit]- Sydney Metro Metropolis Stock - similar automated trains used on the Sydney Metro North West & Bankstown Line
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Inspiro HC – the metro for high capacity". Siemens Mobility. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "RATP Dev awarded contract to operate and maintain Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport Line as part of the Parklife Metro Consortium". 21 December 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Dellner - Train Connection Systems' Post". linkedin.com. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Transform mobility in Western Sydney". Siemens Mobility. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b O'Sullivan, Matt (28 May 2023). "Why Sydney will end up with three incompatible metro train lines". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Artymiuk, Simon (12 January 2023). "Siemens to supply driverless trains for Sydney Metro Western Airport line". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Shortlist for Airport Metro third major contract package announced". Sydney Metro. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Kajastie, Nia (19 December 2022). "Final contract awarded for Sydney Metro airport line". Ground Engineering. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Final contract awarded for Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport". Sydney Metro. 16 December 2022. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Siemens Mobility to deliver a turnkey metro system for Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport". press.siemens.com. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Dumitru, Andrei (22 January 2025). "Prototype unveiled for Western Sydney Airport Metro". Railway PRO. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "New-look Western Sydney Airport metro train unveiled | Sydney Metro". sydneymetro.info. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Heaton, Andrew (21 January 2025). "First Look Unveiled for New Western Sydney Airport Trains". sourceable.net. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Siemens Deploys MaaS in Major Sydney Contract". CDOTrends. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Matt (28 May 2023). "Why Sydney will end up with three incompatible metro train lines". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Chan, Ray (18 December 2023). "Contract shortlists for Sydney Metro West". Rail Express. Retrieved 11 April 2024.