FGC 213 Series

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213 series
213.38 in Olesa de Montserrat
Manufacturers	CAF, Alstom and Bombardier
Replaced	FGC 211 Series
Constructed	1998–2008
Entered service	1 February 1999 (1999-02-01)
Number built	126 vehicles (42 sets)
Formation	3-car sets (Mcp–T–Mcp)
Operator	Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
Depot	Martorell-Enllaç
Line served	Llobregat-Anoia line
Specifications
Train length	51.98 m (170 ft 6 in)
Car length	16,323 mm (53 ft 6.6 in) (Mcp) 16,196 mm (53 ft 1.6 in) (T)
Width	2.75 m (9 ft 0 in)
Height	3.97 m (13 ft 0 in)
Doors	2 doors per side on Mcp cars 3 doors per side on T car
Maximum speed	90 km/h (55 mph)
Weight	101.9 t (100.3 long tons; 112.3 short tons) (full 3-car set; tare)
Traction system	GTO–VVVF
Traction motors	8 × ABB 4 EBA 3542 180 kW (240 hp) asynchronous 3-phase AC
Power output	1,440 kW (1,930 hp)
Acceleration	1.05 m/s2 (3.4 ft/s2)
Deceleration	0.7 m/s2 (2.3 ft/s2)
Electric systems	1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection	Pantograph
UIC classification	Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Safety system	FAP
Track gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)

The 213 series is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter and suburban train type operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya, providing all passenger service on the Llobregat-Anoia line since 2009. First introduced in 1999, the trains operate as single units or coupled as 6 car double units.

Background

At the time of introduction in 1999, the 213 series initially replaced the more obsolete units that were still operating in the Llobregat-Anoia line (3000, 5000 and 8000 series). The new units provided passenger service next to the older 211 series.

The trains were acquired in the context of modernization of the Llobregat-Anoia line and electrification of the Igualada branch. The first order of trains consisted of 20 units. The units were built by Alstom, CAF and Bombardier. They share many design elements with their standard-gauge counterpart in the Barcelona-Vallès line, the 112 series.

Design

The EMUs are 3 car units with 2 motor cars (one on each end) and a trailer car (the middle car). There are 2 doors per side on motor cars and 3 doors per side in the middle car. The central door on the middle car is lower than the rest, to provide at-grade PRM access. The rest of the doors include a folding step to allow access on the low platforms of the Llobregat-Anoia line. Every 213 unit includes a WC in car 2, next to the driver cab.

Operations

While most service is provided by single units, 213 units are commonly coupled to cope with demand in peak times. In 2015, the whole 42 units underwent a renovation project, which included upgrades of the interior lighting, seating, the WC and an update to the exterior livery. The front livery was changed from orange to black.

Fleet details

Currently, there are 42 units in service, providing all passenger service in the Llobregat-Anoia line.

References

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