New Piccadilly Tube Trains Tested By Siemens In Germany

A new Piccadilly line tube train - that will finally bring air conditioning to the deep underground line - is being put through its paces during testing at a German site.
There will be 94 new state-of-the-art trains built, and the first test train is at the Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath, Germany.
As well as being smoother and more energy efficient, the 94 new trains will be fully walk-through and will have improved accessibility.
The new metro trains will also increase capacity by around 10% and are also lighter than existing designs which will mean the trains are more energy efficient, quieter and smoother.
All trains will be fitted with CCTV in the carriages.

The train will be tested on a dynamic track to demonstrate acceleration and braking along with noise and vibration trials.
A three-car formation of the Piccadilly line carriages has been put through testing in a special climate chamber to ensure the trains will be able to endure extreme weather conditions.
Tests focused on the effects of extreme ambient temperatures from -15°C to 40°C, ice and high wind speeds of up to 100km/h to check the train can still operate in extreme weather conditions.