London Underground 1995 Stock
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The London Underground 1995 Stock is a type of rolling stock used on the Northern line of the London Underground. A total of 106 six-car trains were built, entering service between June 1998 and April 2001,[2] replacing the 1959 Stock, 1962 Stock and 1972 Stock. They are externally similar to the 1996 Stock used on the Jubilee line.
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London Underground 1995 Stock | |
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Stock type | Deep-level tube |
In service | 1998–present |
Manufacturer | GEC Alsthom-Metro-Cammell[1] |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 1996–2000[1] |
Entered service | 12 June 1998 |
Refurbished | Alstom 2013–2015 |
Number built | 636 cars[1] |
Formation | 6 cars per train |
Fleet numbers |
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Capacity | 662 (248 seats) |
Lines served | Northern line |
Specifications | |
Car length | 17.77 m (58 ft 3.6 in) |
Width | 2.630 m (8 ft 7.54 in) |
Height | 2.875 m (9 ft 5.19 in) |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Weight |
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Traction system | IGBT-VVVF (Alstom ONIX)[1] |
Traction motors | 3-phase AC induction motor[1] (GEC Alsthom) |
Electric system(s) | Fourth rail, 630 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
Bogies | Twin-transform flexible frame bogies (Adtranz)[1] |
Safety system(s) | Transmission Based Train Control (TBTC) |
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