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Electric multiple unit

Siemens Metropolis 5700

Built by Alstom, Siemens, CAF

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2002

Overview of the Siemens Metropolis 5700

Explore the Metropolis 5700, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the São Paulo Metro in Brazil.

Part of the MSP 500 class, this train, known as the "Metropolis," is engineered for efficient urban mobility and contributes significantly to the city's public transportation network.

Built by a consortium of Alstom, Siemens, and CAF in 2002, the Metropolis 5700 features a 6-car formation and operates on a 1435 mm gauge track, ensuring substantial capacity and smooth transit.

With a top speed of 80 km/h, it is ideally suited for the demands of modern metro systems, providing swift and dependable transport for millions of passengers in São Paulo.

Siemens Metropolis 5700 technical specifications

Value
FamilyMetropolis
Built byAlstom, Siemens, CAF · 2002
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation6 cars

Operators of the Siemens Metropolis 5700

Railway companies that have operated the Metropolis 5700, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
São Paulo MetroMSP 500Brazil

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