London Underground 1992 Stock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids London Underground 1992 Stock |
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A Central line 1992 Stock at Theydon Bois in 2012
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The inside of a Central line 1992 Stock
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| In service | 7 April 1993 – present |
| Manufacturer | British Rail Engineering Limited (under ABB) |
| Built at | Derby Litchurch Lane Works |
| Replaced | British Rail Class 487 1962 Stock |
| Constructed | 1991–1994 |
| Refurbishment | Wabtec Rail UK 2006 (Waterloo & City trainsets only) 2011-2012, 2020-(Central Line sets) |
| Number built | 700 cars |
| Formation | 4 cars per train (Waterloo & City line) 8 cars per train (Central line) |
| Capacity | 930 per trainset (Central Line) 444 per trainset (Waterloo & City) |
| Line(s) served | Central line (1993 – present) Waterloo & City line (1993 – present) |
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| Car length | 16.25 m (53 ft 4 in) |
| Width | 2.62 m (8 ft 7 in) |
| Height | 2.87 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Weight | 20.5–22.5 tonnes (20.2–22.1 long tons; 22.6–24.8 short tons) (per car) |
| Traction system | GTO thyristor (ABB/Brush Traction) |
| Electric system(s) | 630V DC Fourth rail |
| Bogies | H-frame (Siemens) |
| Seating | 272 per trainset (Central Line) 136 per trainset (Waterloo & City) |
| Stock type | Deep-level tube |
The 1992 Tube Stock is a special type of train. You can find these trains on the Central line and Waterloo & City line of the London Underground. They were built by a company called BREL. Before building these trains, engineers tested some older "prototype" trains. This helped them learn what people liked best for the new trains.
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About the 1992 Tube Stock
These trains started running in 1993. They replaced older trains like the 1962 Stock. A total of 700 train cars were built between 1991 and 1994.
Where Do These Trains Run?
The 1992 Tube Stock trains operate on two important lines:
- The Central line, which is one of the busiest lines in London.
- The Waterloo & City line, a shorter line connecting Waterloo Station to the City of London.
How Many Cars Do They Have?
The number of cars depends on the line:
- On the Central line, trains usually have 8 cars.
- On the Waterloo & City line, trains are shorter with 4 cars.
How Fast Can They Go?
These trains can reach a top speed of about 62 miles per hour (100 km/h). This helps them move quickly through the London Underground system.
What's Inside the Trains?
The trains are designed to carry many passengers.
- A Central line train can seat 272 people and carry up to 930 people in total.
- A Waterloo & City line train can seat 136 people and carry up to 444 people.
Keeping the Trains Modern
Over the years, these trains have been updated. The trains on the Waterloo & City line were refurbished in 2006. The Central line trains have been updated between 2011-2012 and again starting in 2020. These updates help keep the trains running well and looking good.
Images for kids
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Waterloo & City line train at Bank
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A Waterloo & City line 1992 Stock in its original Network SouthEast livery. All trains on the line were repainted into the standard London Underground livery in 2006.
