Transport for London2009
2009 stock train
- Victoria line
As part of the 2011 upgrade of the Victoria line, 47 new 2009 tube stock trains are now in service, completely replacing the 1967TS that previously ran on the line.
The train consists of eight cars, of which six are motored improving acceleration rates and also improving braking capability.
The door system uses a number of features new to London Underground.
The doors are electrically operated as opposed to pneumatic control that has been traditionally employed on London Underground trains.
The 2009TS doors can also electronically detect objects preventing the doors closing.
The train is the first on London Underground to fully comply with the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations with full sized wheelchair spaces, door threshold lighting and colour contrasting fittings and displays.
Traction is provided by IGBT driven AC asynchronous electric motors from a 630V supply. The train is capable of regenerative braking at 790V, significantly improving the energy efficiency of the train.
Braking is controlled by the latest technology, Knorr Bremise's EP2002 system which employs data bus links along the train to improve brake effectiveness taking into account a wide range of parameters.
As well as the 2009TS, the line upgrade also delivered a new 'Distance-to-go' signalling system allowing automatic train protection and operation, leading to shorter headways and faster journey times.
Total seating capacity per eight-car train is 288 with another 24 tip up seats and four RVAR compliant wheelchair spaces (or an additional 12 tip up seats).
Total standing capacity per eight car train is 576, making a total of 864* passengers per train.
| Length per car | 133m |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.88m |
| Width per car | 2.62m |
| Weight | |
| Driving motor car 'A' | 26.8 tonnes |
| Trailer 'B' | 21.6 tonnes |
| Non-driving motor 'C' | 223.8 tonnes |
| Uncoupling non-driving motor 'D' | 225.2 tonnes |
| Weight per train | 194.4 tonnes |
*Total train capacity is based on 4 passengers per m2
