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Built: 1974 – 1977
Manufacturer: Metro-Cammell, Birmingham
Entered Service: 1975 – 1977
Refurbished: 1995 – 2000
Number in Service:  86.5
Number of Carriages per Train: 6
Seats per Train: 228
Passenger Capacity: 912 (approx.)

Train Formation:  Driving Motor – Trailer – Uncoupling Non-Driving Motor – Uncoupling Non-Driving Motor – Trailer – Driving Motor

Train Length: 346ft 2in
Train Width: 8ft 6ins
Train Height: 9ft 4ins
Train Weight: 159.8 tonnes

Piccadilly Line 1973 Stock History

With the extension of the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow Airport, London Underground also decided to replace the life-expired 1938, 1959, and 1962 stock units operating services on the line.

The 1973 Stock was constructed by Metro-Cammell at their Birmingham plant between 1972 and 1975, with the first unit being entered into service on 19 July 1975 and the last in 1977. All the new trains were constructed with longer cars, wider passenger door openings, and large luggage areas for airport travellers.

Between 1996 and 2001, London Underground’s entire 1973 stock fleet was sent to Bombardier Transportation in Wakefield for refurbishment, with the interior being completely remodelled including new flooring, grab rails, lighting, and increased luggage space.

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