Luas upgrade to 55m

LeinsterDub wrote: »

How many are left of to extent?

And when are the 8 new 55m trams due to be delivered/enter service?

Saw a post on a Facebook group of 5034 having just arrived into Rosslare Europort this evening (not my photo)

I neglected to mention earlier that 5016 was extended early this month.

Meanwhile 5035 was sitting in sandyford depot yard this evening.
5034 was reported to have been in service today.

5004 was extended this week.

https://twitter.com/Luas/status/1288084619183755265

If I'm correct, this is the summary of what the fleet will look like.

Luas Reference Manufacturer's Model Qty Year Related Construction Used On Comment
3000 Citadis 301 26 2004 Luas A + C + C(S) Red Extended 30 to 40 metres
4000 Citadis 401 14 2004 Luas B Green, now Red.
5000 Citadis 402 26 2009 Luas A1, B1, C1 Green Extended 44 to 55 metres
5000 Citadis 402 7 2018 Luas BXD Green BXD new trams
5000 Citadis 402 8 2020 Luas BXD Green Post-BXD new trams
Total 81

GT89 wrote: »

Will there be any new/additional trams on the red line anytime soon to cope with some of the capacity issues. Some have suggested have some extra Hueston-Point only runs. Also are 4000 series trams on the green line due to go back to the red line now?

Yes, the four trams borrowed by the green line should return to red line. I saw 3020 on green recently but the three members of 4000 class may have already gone home. If not, they need to go soon as sandyford was crowded the weekend just passed.

Tram 5036.

https://twitter.com/Rosslareuroport/status/1301821564338528257

5011 re-entered revenue service on Monday morning.

5013 was extended this week.

5037 has been delivered. The second half arrived at midday and was shunted to join up with the first half.

zom wrote: »

I've seen 5036 test running one night this week. No interior lights and quiet humming noise from all wheels.

5036 appears to be in revenue service today. It headed south over the Leopardstown Road viaduct at 1030. At first I assumed it was on test but there were a few apparent passengers on board.

dowlingm wrote: »

Can someone advise what Luas uses as acceptance criteria for new trams? X km trouble free test running, and until then they remain Alstom’s ownership?

I don't know, but it would be something like that - a certain amount of km and/or hours. The first day of running is likely to be relatively defect free, the next few days / weeks of running will likely throw up at lot more issues as things that weren't tightened properly work themselves loose. I imagine Luas takes ownership on delivery, but the warrantee / maintenance costs stay with the manufacturer until accepted. To not take ownership may have legal issues, e.g. I doubt the manufacturer has an operators licence.

If I'm correct, with Irish Rail it is something like the first in type has to be able to do 10,000 km / miles defect free to be accepted and subsequent deliveries have to be able to do 1,000 km / miles defect free.

I was on one of the new trams this morning. They have new anti slip floors which must be a recent decision as the first order came in old style.

5038 was delivered this morning.

5039 was delivered today.

After five weeks for Christmas and New year, 5023 is being extended this week.