London Underground 1972 Stock
Type of rolling stock used on the Bakerloo line of the London Underground / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The London Underground 1972 Stock is a type of rolling stock used on the London Underground. The 1972 Stock was originally ordered to make up the shortfall in trains on the Northern line's 1959 Tube Stock fleet, but is currently used on the Bakerloo line. Following the withdrawal of the British Rail Class 483 EMUs in 2021, the 1972 Stock are now the oldest EMUs in passenger service in the United Kingdom. A total of 63 seven-car trains were built in two separate batches.
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London Underground 1972 Stock | |
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Stock type | Deep-level tube |
In service | 1972–present |
Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell[1] |
Built at | Washwood Heath, England[1] |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 1972–1974[1] |
Entered service | 26 June 1972 |
Refurbished |
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Number built | 63 trains |
Number in service | 36 trains |
Successor | |
Formation | 7 cars per train |
Capacity | 851 per train |
Lines served |
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Specifications | |
Train length | 113.552 m (372 ft 6.6 in) |
Car length |
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Width | 2.641 m (8 ft 8.0 in) |
Height | 2.875 m (9 ft 5.2 in) |
Maximum speed | 72 km/h (45 mph) |
Traction system | Pneumatic single camshaft (Associated Electrical Industries)[1] |
Traction motors | LT115 DC motor (Brush Traction)[1] |
Seating |
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Notes/references | |
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