BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. The media representatives attended the assembly process of newly delivered metro trains at the "Khojasan" depot (Khojasan station) in Azerbaijan’s Baku, Trend reports.
According to the report, 4 out of 7 new trains have arrived for the Baku Metro.
Over the next three years, the Baku Metro will introduce 65 next-generation carriages, equivalent to 13 trains with 5 carriages each. Seven of these trains, or 35 carriages, are set to be delivered to Baku in 2024. Of the seven trains in the "81-765 B/766 B" series, two have already arrived in Baku.
The new trains are designed using the latest fourth-generation technologies. The carriages, engineered and manufactured in Russia, are being supplied according to the technical specifications set by the Baku Metro CJSC. The technical conditions ensure that systems and equipment for train management, operational technology, and passenger comfort are incorporated.
In line with the concluded contract, the technical completion and assembly of the cars will be finalized at the Khojasan depot of the Baku Metro. To facilitate the procurement of new trains, Baku Metro CJSC is focused on exploring the world's leading technologies and their application in the production process. Additionally, the technical specifications of the Baku Metro, the complex terrain, and various factors tailored to the climatic conditions of the capital are essential elements of the technical requirements. As part of this initiative, 9 contracts have been signed with leading European companies for the complete assembly of the cars, with equipment and components procured and delivered to Baku.
The traction motors are manufactured in Austria, while toothed clutches, batteries, pressure gauges, and inter-car bridges are sourced from Germany. Driver controllers and dampers come from the Czech Republic, trailers and semi-trailers from Poland, relays and sockets from the Netherlands, and door mechanisms from Italy.
Furthermore, the assembly includes critical components such as brake units and engine compressors, which are sourced from top global manufacturers. Key features of the new trains include an automatic adjustable microclimate control system, air disinfection in the cabin using ultraviolet lamps, and a tubeless design that enhances thermal insulation.
The head cars of the new trains are equipped with 38 seats, while the middle cars offer 44 seats, creating improved conditions for increasing passenger capacity. Overall, the head cars can accommodate 315 passengers, and the middle cars can hold 329.
Direct passages between cars expand the passenger compartment by 15 percent, allowing for increased capacity and facilitating smoother movement and even distribution of passengers throughout the train, which is particularly beneficial for the Baku Metro.
