5000-series (CTA)

The 5000 series is a series of Chicago "L" car built between 2009 and 2015 by Bombardier Transportation of Plattsburgh, New York. A $577 million order for 406 cars was placed in 2006. In July 2011, the CTA ordered 300 more cars (later increased to 308 cars) for $331 million as an option on the first contract.

Not to be confused with the earlier 5000-series (1947–1986).
5000-series
5055 at 18th on the Pink Line, bound for The Loop
In service2011–present
ManufacturerBombardier Transportation
Built atBombardier Plant, Plattsburgh, New York
Replaced2200-series, 2400-series
Constructed2009–2015
Entered service2011
Number built714
Number in service712
FormationMarried-pair
Fleet numbers5001–5714
Capacity34 seated, 123 total
OperatorsChicago Transit Authority
Depots
Lines served
  •      Blue Line (rush hour only from pink line)
  •      Green Line
  •      Pink Line
  •      Purple Line
  •      Red Line
  •      Yellow Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel with fiberglass end bonnets
Train length
  • 96 ft (29.26 m) (married pair)
  • 384 ft (117.04 m) (eight-car train)
Car length48 ft (14.63 m)
Width9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Height12 ft (3.66 m)
Doors2 × 2 per car
Maximum speed
  • Design: 70 mph (110 km/h)
  • Service: 55 mph (89 km/h)
Weight57,000 lb (26,000 kg) empty
Traction systemBombardier MITRAC IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors3-phase AC induction motor
Electric system(s)Third rail, 600 V DC
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo’Bo’+Bo’Bo’
AAR wheel arrangementB-B+B-B
Braking system(s)Regenerative, disc brakes and track brake
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The 5000-series reuses a numbering set used on four experimental articulated train-sets that were in service from 1947 to 1985. These are the first CTA railcars to have interior LED signs that display date and time.

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