Bombardier LU 1973 Stock

Built by Metro Cammell

Length

106.81 m

350 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1974–1977

87 units

Overview of the Bombardier LU 1973 Stock

Explore the iconic LU 1973 Stock, a significant EMU serving the London Underground.

Built by Metro Cammell between 1974 and 1977, this resilient train underwent a comprehensive refurbishment by Bombardier from 1996 to 2001, ensuring its continued service for decades.

The LU 1973 Stock boasts a substantial capacity of 684 seats and operates in a 6-car formation (4M2T). Its standard gauge of 1435 mm allows it to navigate the extensive underground network efficiently.

Measuring an impressive 106.81 meters in length, with a width of 2.63 meters and a height of 2.89 meters, this EMU is designed for high-volume urban transit.

Powered by a 630 V DC third-rail electric system, the LU 1973 Stock remains a vital component of the United Kingdom's metropolitan rail infrastructure.

Bombardier LU 1973 Stock technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Metro Cammell · 1974–197787 units
Refurbished	Bombardier 1996 - 2001 (87)
Electric systems	630 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	6 cars (4M2T)
Capacity	684 seats
Train length	106.81 m350 ft 5 in	350 ft 5 in
Width	2.63 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	2.89 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in