| HHA-Baureihe DT5 | |
|---|---|
| DT5 304 arriving at Baumwall station, July 2023 | |
| Manufacturer | Alstom & Bombardier |
| Built at | Salzgitter |
| Replaced | Type DT3 |
| Constructed | 2008-2022 |
| Number built | 163 vehicles |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 336 (96 seated) |
| Operators | Hamburger Hochbahn AG |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Train length | 39,600 mm (129 ft 11 in) |
| Width | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 2 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Weight | 54,6 t |
| Traction system | Three-phase |
| Power output | 135 kW x 6 |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC, 3rd rail |
| Current collection | contact shoe |
| Braking system(s) | Disc brake, regenerative brake |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The Type DT5 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Hamburger Hochbahn AG on the Hamburg U-Bahn system. It is the first type of rolling stock on the Hamburg U-Bahn that has air conditioning and gangways between the individual cars. [1]
Every DT5 train consists of three permanently-coupled cars. The cars are connected with gangways, allowing passengers to walk into the adjacent cars. [1] Up to three units can be coupled together. [2]
The interior consists of red upholstered seating, and spaces for wheelchairs [1] and prams. [3] The trains have displays which show the names of the next four stations, and CCTV cameras. [3] The interior is air conditioned. [2]
The train is built to an articulated design, with the two end cars only having one bogie, while the center car has two bogies. [1] The car bodies are made out of stainless steel, and the trains are powered by three-phase motors. [1] In order to save weight, the DT5 trains use aluminium brake discs, which make a loud squealing sound while braking. [4]
A European-Union–wide tender for the construction of the DT5 trains began in 2005. [5] Siemens, Stadler, Rotem and a consortium of Alstom and Bombardier bid for the contract. [1] The trains were ordered in December 2006 from the consortium of Alstom and Bombardier at a cost of € 240 million. [1] The first unit was delivered to the Barmbek depot on December 1, 2011. [6] Further DT5 trains were ordered in 2016, [7] 2018 [8] and 2019 [9] bringing the total number of trains built to 163. [10]