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DESIRO UK Electrical Multiple Unit Family

Train Configuration of DESIRO UK Family

DESIRO® is the family of Siemens Multiple

Technical Information
Units for Commuter and Regional Transit.
Due to its modular design, a high flexibility
with regard to train configuration, per- 2 (Option), 3 to 5 vehicle EMU for DC 750V
3 to 5 vehicle EMU for AC 25kV / 50Hz
formance, equipment and comfort can be
3 to 5 vehicle dual-voltage EMU for DC 750V and AC 25kV / 50Hz
accomplished. DESIRO multiple units are
supplied as DMU for Germany & Denmark Gauge 1435 mm
and as EMU for Slovenia & Greece. Line Voltages AC 25kV / 50Hz (catenary) DC 750V (third rail)
Based on this successful modular Multiple Axle Arrangements B'o B'o + 2' 2'
Unit family, the DESIRO UK is specifically B'o B'o + 2' 2' + B'o B'o
designed to meet the requirements of the B'o B'o + 2' 2' + 2' 2' + B'o B'o
U.K. market. B'o B'o + 2' 2' + 2' 2' + 2' 2' + B'o B'o
869 vehicles of DESIRO UK multiple units Lengths 2 vehicle EMU (Option): 40678 mm
are being manufactured for the orders First 3 vehicle EMU: 61200 mm
Great Eastern and South West Trains. They 4 vehicle EMU: 81600 mm
will operate on the National Rail network 5 vehicle EMU: 102000 mm
in the London region. Width 2796 mm
Motor and trailer vehicles can be combined Floor height (ARL) 1157 mm
to form units comprising 3, 4 or 5 vehicles.
2 vehicle units are available as an option. Power at wheel AC25kV / DC750V = 1550kW / 1500kW
This increases the flexibility of the fleet and Wheel diameter new / worn 850 / 786 mm
allows optimum utilisation against specific
Maximum acceleration approx. 1.0 m/s2 (4-vehicle EMU)
route requirements.
Maximum speed 160 km/h
The modular designed state-of-the-art
propulsion system allows operation on Passengers: Seats (various options) Standees (@2 P. /m2)
DC 750V third rail or alternatively on the 2 vehicle EMU (Option): approx. 120 approx. 70
AC 25kV / 50Hz overhead network. 3 vehicle EMU: 210 approx. 84
4 vehicle EMU: 286 approx. 113
Additionally a dual-voltage variant 5 vehicle EMU: 368 approx. 140
(DC 750V / AC 25kV) is available as a
3, 4 or 5 vehicle EMU.
Fig. 1 (overleaf) gives an overview of
DESIRO UK train configurations.
efficient rail solutions
Fig. 1:
Overview of the DESIRO UK
train configurations
DESIRO UK Family
Non powered bogie
Powered bogie
The DESIRO Philosophy
Modularity is at the heart of the DESIRO
philosophy. Each module comprises of se-
veral prefabricated sub-modules of proven
design. Each has clearly defined mechanical
and electrical interfaces which are combi-
ned to create a train as a whole system.
The Modular Structure
• enables parallel manufacture of modules
and submodules in order to reduce deli-
very times
• reduces expensive component and
system integration tests
• allows a high flexibility when relating to
customer and infrastructure requirements
• allows easy replacement of modules and
sub-modules even after long operation
periods.
Fig. 2: Typical Interior view of the saloon
showing 3+2 seating
DC 750 V (3rd rail) AC 25 kV 50 Hz (catenary)
2 car EMU
as an option
Dual voltage EMU: DC 750 V (3rd rail) & AC 25 kV 50 Hz (catenary)
Convertibility
Another major advantage of the new DESI-
RO UK is its flexibility with regard to opera-
ting line voltages. The DESIRO UK EMU
vehicles are designed for easy changes
from AC to DC line voltage or dual voltage
and visa-versa. This allows the customer
to specify a single mode train at lower costs
and then upgrade the train to a dual mode
application at a later date just by adding
or replacing some of the main components.
Moreover it is possible to easily adapt the
capacity of EMU's by omitting or adding
trailer cars without major modifications.
For example extending a 3 vehicle to a 4
vehicle EMU or reducing a 4 vehicle to a 3
vehicle EMU.
These are characteristic features of DESIRO
UK and offer a superb chance for flexibility
to all Train Operators.
Vehicle Layout
DESIRO UK combines both functionality
and highly aesthetical design. Components
are positioned to achieve optimum weight
distribution in each vehicle.
Each vehicle is provided with 2 doorways
per side, equipped with a double-leaf sli-
ding plug door.
All EMU configurations have a floor height
of 1157 mm.
Safety Case
Siemens was the first train manufacturer
of electrical railway multiple units to be
awarded the Safety Case for EMUs to the
latest requirements.
System Tests
Siemens is to date the only railway system
supplier to operate its own railway vehicle
test track. Before delivery to the customer
the DESIRO UK trains undergo rigorous
testing at the Siemens Test Track at Weg-
berg-Wildenrath.
Car Body
The car body shell is built as a self-support-
ing aluminium integral construction which
mainly uses large aluminium profiles. This
reduces the car body weight and gives the
car body contour a smooth shape. T-slots
in the profiles allow an easy integration of
interior furnishing and underfloor compon-
ents into the car body. The aluminium
profiles are combined with the thermal
insulation, reducing heat bridges to the
minimum.
The underframe consists of welded alumi-
nium profiles. The major components of
the traction and on-board supply systems
are fixed to the underframe with resiliant
mount suspensions which protect the pas-
senger area from vibrations and noise.
The front end design was developed
in close cooperation with industrial desi-
gners to meet the U.K. requirements. The
windscreens are laminated.
An obstacle deflector is fitted to the body
shell.
The end vehicles are equipped with auto-
matic centre couplers which are designed
for mechanical, pneumatic and electrical
coupling.

Fig. 3:
The main power circuit of the
dual voltage DESIRO UK EMU
LF
Bat: battery
ACU: auxiliary converter unit
powered bogie
trailer bogie
Passenger Area
The design of the DESIRO UK interior
is bright, friendly and spacious. It was
developed in close cooperation with desi-
gners who are experienced in the U.K.
market requirements using materials which
have been tried and tested over many years
in rail vehicles.
The interior layout and configuration can
be decided in consultation with the custo-
mer.
A high level of security against vandalism
is offered through the careful design and
the selection of materials. The selected
materials are to a large extent functional
proof against damage (e.g. single-pane
safety glass).
Passenger seating can be arranged in
groups facing or in rows.
All seating areas have longitudinal luggage
racks. Separate luggage areas can be pro-
vided as an option.
Fluorescent lamps are built into the inte-
grated ceiling modules, providing illumina-
tion to vestibules and saloon areas.
One universal toilet per multiple unit, de-
signed in size and fittings to be disabled-
friendly, is integrated as a WC module. One
further standard-size WC module per mul-
tiple unit can be supplied as an option in
4 and 5 vehicle units.
Driver’s Cab
The Driver's Cab has a front end which is
designed for through vehicle access. The
driver’s cab is separated from the passenger
area by a fire protection door. A full width
cab version is also available.
25 kV 50 Hz
M0 M0 M0 M0
3~ 3~ 3~ 3~
VCB
SAR
ED
TC TC
BR BR
ACU1 ACU2 LF
HSCB
HSCB
3rd rail 3rd rail
VCB: Vacuum circuit braker LF: line filter
SAR: surge arrester TC: traction converter
ED: earthing disconnector BR: braking resistor
HSCB: High speed circuit breaker Trafo: main transformer
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Propulsion System
Compact air conditioning units which are The modular DESIRO UK traction equip-
sited in the roof area of each vehicle allows ment is designed to meet the following
preheating of the fresh air, ventilation and principles:
cooling. Vehicle heating is performed by • Identical components like traction motors
electrical heaters in the lower section of and traction converter semiconductor
the side wall. elements are used for all voltages occur-
Bogies ring. This increases the fleet availability
and reduces spares holding.
The bogies are from the Service proven
Siemens SF 5000 family. • The proven-design SIBAS® microprocessor
control of the traction equipment ensures
The design of the bogies has concentrated an energy-optimised performance.
on features such as stability, ride quality,
wheel unloading requirements and low
service costs.
The bogie frame is a fabricated steel con-
struction made of cold or hot rolled plates,
forged and cast parts. It is a welded girder
construction consisting of two sideframes
and a transom section.
The primary suspension is based on helical
steel spring sets. It is separated from the
bogie frame by additional rubber elements
in order to isolate electrically, as well as to
ensure low structure borne noise transmis-
sion.
Two air springs per bogie form the secon-
dary suspension. A rubber auxiliary spring
is arranged in series with each air spring.
The car body is connected to the bogie
with a bogie bolster. This enables an easy
exchange of bogies and reduces mainte-
nance costs.
A traction centre provides the transmission
of longitudinal forces between bogie bol-
ster and bogie frame. Fig. 4: Universal toilet

• Regenerative braking allows electrical
braking energy to be fed back into the
overhead network and to the auxiliary
power supply whenever they are recep-
tive.
Fig. 2 shows the DESIRO UK main power
circuit including the traction system confi-
guration in a principle diagram.
Power Supply
The power supply circuit comprises the
current collectors (i.e. one pantograph for
AC 25kV lines; a sufficient number of 3rd
rail current collectors for DC 750V which
are located on each side of the end car
bogies), surge arrestor, high speed circuit
breakers and earthing disconnector.
For AC 25kV and dual voltage a fluid cooled
main transformer is applied. The protection
of the transformer is guaranteed by a de-
tailed safety concept.
Traction Equipment
The traction equipment of 3, 4 and 5 ve-
hicle EMU comprise the following systems:
• 2 x independent Traction converters in
IGBT technology. Each traction converter
has an input / precharging circuit for both
AC and DC application, a four quadrant
chopper for AC 25 kV operation, the bra-
king chopper for DC 750V operation and
the pulse width modulation converter
which is identical for both line voltages.
DESIRO® is a istered trademark of Siemens AG.
• 2 x braking resistors for DC 750 V and
dual voltage application. They are moun-
ted underfloor.
• 2 x three-phase asynchronous traction
motors per powered bogie. The motors
are of Siemens proven design 1TB2 type.
The motors are self-ventilating. This al-
lows a compact and light weight design.
On Board Power Supply
Two auxiliary converter units using IGBT
technology provide a redundant capacity
feed both for the 3~ AC 400V system and
the DC 110V system. DC 110V battery is
providing back-up auxiliary control and
emergency circuit supply.
Braking
The electro pneumatic braking system in-
corporates wheel slip protection.
Vehicle Control And Diagnosis System
All multiple units of a trainset and their
major components are linked via the Train
Communication Network (TCN) data bus
system for vehicle control which allows
monitoring of fault information from the
driver’s cab.
The Central Control informs the driver
about the status of the train via a cab dis-
play.
Diagnostic data of the train can be
transmitted online to the operation centre
(option).
Fig. 5:
Example of train overview
Passenger Information System
The Passenger Information system (PIS)
incorporates
• 2 x front end displays
• 2 x external displays per side
• 1 x internal double sided display per
vehicle
• A sufficient number of cameras to super-
vise the passenger compartments as an
option.
Further equipment like external cameras
and information / advertising screens in
the passenger compartments can be instal-
led as options according to customer requi-
rements.
Reg. No. 58893
Siemens AG
Transportation Systems
Trains
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The information in this document contains general
descriptions of the technical options available, which
do not always have to be present in individual cases.
The required features should therefore be specified in
each individual case at the time of closing the contract.