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Buenos Aires Underground 200 Series
Class of Chinese built trains used on the Subte Buenos Aires network / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 200 Series is a set of underground cars manufactured by China CNR Corporation and CITIC Construction for use on Line A of the Buenos Aires Underground in Argentina.[1] The cars replace the 100-year-old La Brugeoise cars which operated on the line up until 2013. The Buenos Aires Underground ordered 45 of these units, followed by a further 105 which have been put into service on the line.[2]
Quick Facts 200 Series, Manufacturer ...
200 Series | |
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![]() A 200 Series train at San Pedrito | |
Manufacturer | China CNR Corporation CITIC Construction |
Constructed | 2012-2015 |
Entered service | 2013 |
Number built | 150 |
Number in service | 55+ |
Formation | 3M+2T |
Capacity | 1,148 (seated) |
Operators | Buenos Aires Underground |
Lines served | ![]() ![]() |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Doors | 4 per side |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
Traction system | Alstom Optonix IGBT-VVVF |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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