Siemens Transportation Systems SD160

Siemens Transportation Systems SD160 (Current Styling)
Siemens Transportation Systems SD160 (Past Styling)
Siemens Transportation Systems - SD160
Years of manufacture	2001-2013
Length	81.4 feet
Width	8.7 feet
Power	alternating current electric

The Siemens Transportation Systems SD160 is a bi-directional, six axle, single articulated, high floor vehicle designed for either high or low platform operation. The carshell is constructed of low alloy high tensile (LAHT) steel. Passenger doors are of the sliding plug style.

The exterior design was updated in 2008 with Edmonton's order.

SD100

Siemens Transportation Systems SD100
Years of manufacture	1992-2001
Length	81.4 feet
Width	8.7 feet
Power	direct current (electric)

The Siemens SD100 is the DC-powered variant of the SD160.

Operators

United States

• Regional Transit District - Denver, CO
• MTS - San Diego, CA
• Utah Transit Authority - Salt Lake City, UT

Specifications

Dimensions

• Length: 81.4 ft. / 24820 mm (over coupler)
• Width: 8.7 ft. / 2654 mm
• Height: 12.6 ft. / 3840 mm (with pantograph locked down)
• Height (Denver): 12.4 ft / 3786 mm (with pantograph locked down)

Track Gauge

• 4.7 ft. / 1435 mm

Wheelbase

• 5.9 ft. / 1800 mm

Weight (empty)

• Current styling: 91492 lbs / 41500 kg
• Past styling: 89560 lbs / 40624 kg

Motor

• 4 x 194hp / 145kW Alternating current (SD160)
• 2 x 200hp / 150kW Direct current (SD100)

Catenary Supply Voltage

• 600V direct current

Maximum Speeds

• Calgary / Edmonton: 50 mph / 80 km/h
• Denver: 55 mph / 88.5 km/h operational, 65 mph / 105 km/h allowable
• Salt Lake City: 65 mph / 105 km/h

Capacity

• Calgary: 60 seated / 173 total
• Denver: 64 seated / 185 total
• Edmonton: 60 seated / 190 total
• Salt Lake City: 56 seated / 205 total

HVAC

• sidewall heating
• air conditioning (optional)
• overhead ventilation (optional)

Operators

Canada

• Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
• Edmonton Transit System - Edmonton, AB

United States

• Regional Transit District - Denver, CO
• Utah Transit Authority - Salt Lake City, UT

References

• Siemens SD160 Datasheets, www.mobility.siemens.com, retrieved on 08-12-07