Milan Metro Meneghino

The Milan Metro 900 series, officially known as the New Generation Metro (Italian: Metropolitana di Nuova Generazione) and colloquially known as the Meneghino, is a rapid transit electric multiple unit operated by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) on the Milan Metro since March 2009.
==History==
The Meneghino is the second generation of rolling stock operational on the Milan Metro's Line M1, M2 and M3. These were developed by ATM to replace the older Tradizionali rolling stock on these lines. An initial order for 42 trains was placed in 2008. The name Meneghino is derived from the initials of the official name of the rolling stock, MNG; the word Meneghino refers to a Milanese character in commedia dell'arte.
The first set, 901-902, entered service on Line M1 on 19 March 2009; three trains were supplied to ATM each month until all 42 trains were delivered. A second batch of four sets was ordered in 2010 for Line M2. A number of trains have been moved around since their introduction.
==Design==
The Meneghino is of a modular design and was designed for interoperability; it is capable of accepting different voltages and current collection systems and is compatible with multiple different signaling systems and protocols. Each set consists of six semi-permanently coupled cars, consisting of two unpowered cab cars and four powered intermediate cars.
==Specifications==
The Meneghino uses an AnsaldoBreda IGBT variable frequency drive system.
The Meneghinos feature regenerative braking and an automated braking system allowing the trains to stop at an exact spot on a platform. It is capable of fully-automatic driving, with the only inputs needed being from the driver to open and close the doors; trains running on Lines M1 and M3 run automatically, while M2 trains are run manually with inputs from the driver.
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