AnsaldoBreda Meneghino
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Electric multiple units, including the 900 Series "Meneghino" |
The 900 Series, commonly referred to by its nickname "Meneghino," is an electric multiple unit developed by the Italian manufacturers Firema and AnsaldoBreda specifically for use on the Milan Metro.
The term "Meneghino" translates to of Milan in the Italian language.
Each trainset consists of six permanently linked cars arranged as two identical traction units positioned at either end, resulting in an overall length close to 105 m (344 ft 6 in). Every traction unit includes two motorized cars and a trailer car equipped with the driver's cab.[1] All passenger cars are interconnected internally.[1] The trains are designed to operate under traction voltages of either 750 V or 1500 V, accommodating the varied power supply systems across Milan Metro lines—namely, the fourth rail system on Line M1 and overhead catenary on Lines M2 and M3.
Each side of the train features a total of 24 doors, and onboard amenities include surveillance cameras along with LCD display screens.
Introduced in March 2009, these trains started replacing older rolling stock on Lines 1 and 2 while also augmenting the fleet on Line 3.[2] They are not deployed on Lines 4 or 5, which utilize smaller, driverless trains.