Class 150 Diesel Multiple Unit

Contents
Passenger Satisfaction
Refurbishment and Modernisation Technical Information
Passengers of Reduced Mobility Provision 10 Engineering 12
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Passenger Satisfaction
The Class 150 Sprinter is one of the great UK rail success stories from the 1980s. This most successful of DMU designs has been the mainstay of non-electrified urban services since its introduction in the 1980s, proving itself on metro and rural service all over the UK. Wide passenger doors at 1/3 2/3 positions make access easy and keep down station dwell times with 50% driven axles providing good acceleration for frequent station stops

The vehicles offer a slightly wider interior thanks to their 20 metre body length and full use of the C1 loading gauge. 2 + 3 seating is provided which is not possible in longer, narrower vehicles. Air suspension and the BR series 3 bogies provide a good ride up to their maximum speed of 75 mph. Ventilation is from opening hopper windows with draughts reduced by intermediate screens at the entrance doors. The spacious entrance vestibules are excellent for carrying standing passengers in the peak while offering useful space for pushchairs, cycles and luggage at other times. Luggage racks are provided above the seats with some space available between seat backs.

All 3 doors per side are of the simple pneumatic sliding type, which are faster operating and easier to maintain than modern the swing-plug type. The units have the standard BSI coupler and electrical compatibility for all 14X, 15x, and 17X units making them ideal for accommodating growth on a range of services. Class 171 units are fitted with a Dellner coupler, however this can be changed to a standard arrangement if required. The units have glazed partitions allowing a clear field of view for CCTV systems, which are fitted to many units and can be fitted to others if required. The wide power doors, good power to weight ratio and good passenger circulation offer the best way to provide a slick urban transport operation with diesel trains.

Refurbishment and Modernisation

When first introduced these units were used on long distance services, proving their flexibility. They are ideally suited to services where station stops are close together where they will have shorter journey times than more powerful units because of their optimised door layout. Although much work has been done to modernise the fleet, there is still potential to improve them still further.
The steel bodyshell is of integral construction based on the same designs as the High Speed Train Mk.3 vehicle. Extensive work has been done to rectify and protect against corrosion and new seats have been fitted since build. It is expected that more modernisation of the interior will be carried out when the PRM TSI modifications are completed as on the next page. Although performance is excellent there is a possibility of either further enhancing acceleration or improving fuel economy by fitting a mechanical ZF gearbox in place of the Hydraulic Voith transmission. Where station stops are close together this could save up to 10% on fuel consumption or give improved acceleration. The vehicles are fitted with twin automotive alternators which provide the 24 volt electrical supply. While adequate for existing requirements some enhancements, such as ERTMS, will require more power. This requirement can be met by new alternators that are being developed as direct replacements using the same gearbox.

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Passengers of Reduced Mobility (PRM) Provision

The vehicles require modifications to the layout for operation in 2020 and beyond : Priority seats some fitted at refurbishing but more required Second wheelchair space required (both spaces to be near toilet) Call for aid buttons to be fitted in toilet and wheelchair spaces Door sounders required in all external door control panels Universal Toilet to be fitted (assuming service requires the facility) Passenger Information System to be fitted Low force gangway door handles to be fitted The most significant work involves the fitting of a universal toilet and a Passenger Information System, this being a benefit to disabled and able-bodied people alike. A system will be fitted to maintain multiple working compatibility, with enhanced functionality available if required.

1 | External Destination Display Installed in each driving vehicle. PRM TSI compliant Yellow LED Ultra Bright sunlight legible with automatic brightness control in single or multi-line. LED Matrix size can be manufactured to any particular requirements, although many proven existing designs are available from our portfolio. Displayed messages may be static or scrolling. 2 | Drivers Interface Unit (DIU) Installed in each driving vehicle. Provides the driver interface for PA, Cab to Cab, Passenger Alarms, Radio Systems and controls for the Passenger Information System. Layout and size manufactured to any particular requirements, although many proven existing designs are available from our portfolio. 3 | Passenger Information System Controller Installed in each driving vehicle. Communicates via standard train wires or Ethernet network to all PIS equipment throughout the train. Route Database files are uploaded to this unit via a GPRS communications link for automatic broadcast of journey related announcements. Can be supplied 19 inch rack based (half Euro height) or as a sealed bulk head mounting unit. 4 | Dual Antenna Installed on the roof of each driving vehicle. A low profile dual antenna (GPS and GPRS) enables geographic tracking and data upload/download. 5 | Stewards Handset Provides PA, Cab to Cab and triggering of recorded messages. Installed at the Stewards Point in each car.

6 | External Side of Train Display Installed adjacent to each door. Outward facing, side of train display. PRM TSI compliant Yellow LED Ultra Bright sunlight legible with automatic brightness control in single or multiline. LED Matrix size can be manufactured to any particular requirements, although many proven existing designs are available from our portfolio. Displayed messages may be static or scrolling. 7 | Internal Saloon Display PRM TSI compliant, supplied as single or double sided, these displays are suspended centrally or mounted on the bulk head walls in the saloon vehicles. Standard brightness in single colour or multi-colour LED formats. Single or multi-line, high or low resolution. LED Matrix size can be manufactured to any particular requirements, although many proven existing designs are available from our portfolio. Displayed messages may be static or scrolling. 8 | Passenger Emergency Alarm Communications Unit (PEACU) Provides emergency speech and emergency brake functions. Includes a loudspeaker/microphone and large red button (latching or non latching) and indicates to the passenger when to speak to the driver. Suitable for installation adjacent to doors, disabled seating locations and within toilet modules. 9 | Saloon Audio Control Unit (SACU) Installed in each vehicle, this is the PA amplifier and interface to all saloon equipment including loudspeakers, Displays, Passenger Alarms and Stewards Handsets.

The first of the Sprinter series units is now being converted for PRM compliance, hence designs will be proven in service when the work is done on Class 150/2 units.

Source: Class 156 PRM TSI

Source: Class 156 PRM TSI

Passenger information systems are a requirement for PRM TSI compliance but are also invaluable for any occasional traveller. The system proposed will be compatible with other units allowing the Class 150/2s inter-working capability to be retained. Enhancements are possible to the system to meet further information requirements and exact display configuration is flexible to customer preference.
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Source: Class 156 PRM TSI

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Engineering
The drive train of all Class 15X units became a byword for reliability when they were introduced in the 1980s. Since then there has been no need to change the successful Cummins Voith Gmeinder configuration, which was originally based on a Netherlands Railways design. The ZF gearbox offers better fuel economy on some routes and hence Porterbrook is running a test programme to verify figures and prove reliability. Previous modifications and simulations indicate a fuel saving of 10% will be achieved with the new transmission configured for existing performance. Maintenance intervals for the ZF transmission need to be more frequent, but the cost of the overhaul is less so costs remain constant over the longer term. The new transmission can also offer enhanced acceleration if required, but at the expense of fuel saving. It should be noted that there is no benefit from the new transmission once the train has accelerated to around 30 mph so for journeys with infrequent stops the modification is unlikely to have a good business case.

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Technical Information

150/2 Data Sheets

Basic information
DMS Class Sub class Manufacturer Number of vehicles (Wales) Number of vehicles (Western) Number of vehicles (Northern) Number of vehicles (TOTAL) Route availability Power 36 150 Sprinter 2 BREL-York 36 DMSL

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Engine: Cummins NT855R5, 285 hp at 2100 rpm Voith T211r hydraulic and Gmeinder GM180 final drive transmission Hardware Length Width Height Gauge Axle load Coupling compatibility Maximum Speed Acceleration Braking Capability Braking System 9.375t (tare) 20.06m 2.82m 3.77m Kinematic envelope drawing enclosed 9.375t (tare)

BSI Couplers. Compatible with 14x, 15x and 170 vehicles Performance 75mph Unknown Unknown Tread Brakes

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DMS Other features e.g. In-cab radio system, CCTV, other passengerenhancing facilities. DMSO Day to day operation Door configuration Seating Configuration No. of seats Wales No. of seats Western No. of seats Northern Floor space for standing Western & Wales Floor space for standing Northern Toilets 56 (+17 tip up) 56 (+17 tip up) 71 (+3 tip up)

DMSL Layout Diagrams Western & Wales

DMSO

DMSOL

GSMR and NRN radio, Mac Air cab air conditioning (Western units only), Arrowvale OTMR

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6 doors per vehicle, 4 bi-parting, 2 single leaf sliding. 2+2 high backing, mainly unidirectional 3 + 2 on Northern units 60 (+8 tip up) 60 (+8 tip up) 66 (+ 1 Wheelchair)

13.5m2

13.5m

TBC 0

TBC 1

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Build dates
DMSL(A) Layout Diagrams Northern DMS(B)

Rolling stock number, formation and current operator:

Unit 150 208 150 213 150 217 150 219 150 221 150 227 150 228 150 229 150 230 150 231 150 232 150 233 150 234 150 235 150 236 150 237 150 238 150 239 150 240 150 241 150 242 150 243 150 244 150 245 150 246 150 247 150 248 150 249 150 250 150 251 150 252 DMSL 52208 52213 52217 52219 52221 52227 52228 52229 52230 52231 52232 52233 52234 52235 52236 52237 52238 52239 52240 52241 52242 52243 52244 52245 52246 52247 52248 52249 52250 52251 52252 DMS 57208 57213 57217 57219 57221 57227 57228 57229 57230 57231 57232 57233 57234 57235 57236 57237 57238 57239 57240 57241 57242 57243 57244 57245 57246 57247 57248 57249 57250 57251 57252 TOC Wales Wales Wales Western Western Wales Northern Wales Wales Wales Western Western Western Wales Wales Wales Western Western Wales Wales Wales Western Western Wales Western Western Western Western Wales Wales Wales SubClass 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 Year of Manufacture 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 Manufacturer BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York

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Unit 150 253 150 254 150 255 150 256 150 257 150 258 150 259 150 260 150 261 150 262 150 263 150 264 150 265 150 266 150267 150 268 150 269 150 270 150 271 150 272 150 273 150 274 150 275 150 276 150 277 150 278 150 279 150 280 150 281 150 282 150 283 150 284 150 285

DMSL 52253 52254 52255 52256 52257 52258 52259 52260 52261 52262 52263 52264 52265 52266 52267 52268 52269 52270 52271 52272 52273 52274 52275 52276 52277 52278 52279 52280 52281 52282 52283 52284 52285

DMS 57253 57254 57255 57256 57257 57258 57259 57260 57261 57262 57263 57264 57265 57266 57267 57268 57269 57270 57271 57272 57273 57274 57275 57276 57277 57278 57279 57280 57281 57282 57283 57284 57285

TOC Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Western Wales Western Wales Western Western Wales Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Northern Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales Wales

SubClass 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2 150/2

Year of Manufacture 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987

Manufacturer BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York BREL York C6 Paint Engine overhaul Gearbox overhaul 7-8 years over lease duration 7-8 years over lease duration 490,000 miles +/-10,000 over lease duration 490,000 miles +/-10,000 over lease duration 20 days In C6 1 day See PB/VI1436 Issue 2 See PB/VI 1506 Issue 3 C4 Western - 475,000 +/- 25,000 miles Wales 350,000 +/- 25,000 miles Northern 350,000 +/- 25,000 miles Wales Porterbrook Others - Lessee Wales Porterbrook Others - Lessee Wales Porterbrook Others - Lessee Wales Porterbrook Others - Lessee 5 days See PB/VI1444 Issue 2

Heavy Maintenance
Activity Commencement Duration Nature of activity Current Responsible party

Wales Porterbrook Others - Lessee

See PB/TP1249 Issue 2

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See PB/TP 1393 Issue 1

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Modifications
Modification Duration Nature of activity Responsible party

Information not supplied

Any information not supplied because of a lack of availability must be listed here under the reasonable endeavour clause of the competition commissions ruling.

Base Offer Full PRM-TSI compliance 3 Weeks (with C6) The vehicles will be modified to comply with the PRM TSI legislation which will include seat back handles, additional wheelchair space/call for aid button, door sounders, and boarding ramp fixing points. The toilet will need replacement for full PRM-TSI compliance. Replace twin alternator arrangement with single alternator providing more power for other modifications and removing splitter gearbox.

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Max. acceleration Braking performance Modification commencement dates Modification durations

Alternator Replacement

3 days

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Fitting bar couplers at intermediate positions Earth test points Auxiliary heater change Renew electrical boxes Install CET tanks

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Reduces maintenance

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3 days

Improved safety

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1 day

Reduce obsolescence risk

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3 days

Reliability improvement, maintenance reduction

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7 days

Health and Safety, avoids track discharge.

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Note that some work may overlap, down times can be agreed around a set work package Enhanced Offer Fire system renewal New interiors Engine Centrifugal oil filtration Voith Cardan Shaft Fuel Saving initiatives Remote door monitoring LED lighting 3 days 3 Weeks 1 day 1 day 1 day 5 days 5 days Improved efficiency and reduces obsolescence risk To include seat, carpet, tables, dado, end panels, ceilings, vestibules etc upgrade. Reduced maintenance and enhanced reliability 1,000,000 miles cardan shafts Reduced operating costs Reduced maintenance cost and improved reliability Reduced energy consumption and maintenance benefits Porterbrook Porterbrook Porterbrook Porterbrook Porterbrook Porterbrook

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