Saloon lighting systems are being swapped for more modern and energy-efficient LED’s on Melbourne Metro Trains X’Trapolis and Siemens Nexas fleets.
The major lighting refit project is estimated to save up to 40 per cent of average lighting power per train – enough to service 377 houses for a day.
Beyond the sustainability benefits, Metro Trains says the project will also improve the experience for passengers by increasing light levels on trains.
Metro chief executive officer Raymond O’Flaherty said: “The sustainability of our network is a key priority for Metro, and this project is part of a broader plan to become a more energy efficient operator.
“These lighting upgrades will help us drive down power usage and improve the experience for passengers by providing brighter carriages for their journey.”
The upgrade comes after recent lighting improvements for the older Comeng fleet, and a successful LED trial on a small number of newer X’Trapolis 100 and Siemens Nexas trains.
LEDs not only save power, but they also have much longer lifespans than standard fluorescent lights. The lifespan of an average LED light can be between six and 12 years – about five times longer than a fluorescent light bulb.
Metro will upgrade 124 trains by the end of this year, with a further 158 trains to be considered for the upgrade over the next two years.
Photo credit: Metro Trains
