NS Stadsgewestelijk Materieel

NS Class 2100 / 2900
Sprinter Unit 2983 at Deventer
In service	1975 – present
Manufacturer	Talbot
Number built	90
Formation	2 cars (2100) 3 cars (2900)
Capacity	2100 - 32 (1st), 126 (2nd) 2900 - 40 (1st), 184 (2nd)
Operator	NS Reizigers
Specifications
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output	1280 kW
Electric system(s)	1.5 kV DC; all units are fitted to operate on 25 kV AC
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard gauge

The Stadsgewestelijk Materieel or SGM (English - Suburban Material) is an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train type operated by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen in The Netherlands. They were built from 1975 to 1983 by Talbot. For the new type of Sprinter, see NS SLT.

Names

• Stadsgewestelijk Materieel
• Sprinter
• SGM
• Plan Y

General information

The original livery carried by the Sprinters

The trains have fast acceleration as distances between stations was short, they needed to be able to speed up and brake quickly. The original idea was for them to be able to operate on the Amsterdam Metro network, so 3rd rail would be needed as well as overhead pick-up, however in 1969 this idea was stopped. Their maximum speed is 125 km/h. The two-car units could accelerate from 0–125 km/h in 72 seconds. Each coach has 3 doors on each side, to allow for quick loading and unloading.

First generation (SGM-0)

The first batch of 15 were delivered between March and November 1975 and were numbered 2001 - 2015. These were delivered at the same time as the last batches of Plan V stock. These are 2 car units. These were to be used on the Zoetermeer Stadslijn and so did not feature first class, a toilet or a gangway between each coach. 2014 and 2015 were built with different electric traction, but their trial was unsuccessful and so the units were stored for many years, until 2000 when they were fitted with Insulated-gate bipolar transistor.

Second generation (SGM-1)

A total of 60 were ordered in 1977 and started being delivered in September 1978 and finished in 1980. These were numbered 2021 - 2080. These were all delivered as 2 car units. These featured a toilet and a gangway. In 1983 2036 - 2080 were strengthened up to three-car units, with the middle coach featuring a first class section. These were renumbered 2836 - 2880 at the same time.

Third generation (SGM-2)

These were delivered in 1983 directly as three-car units. They were numbered 2881 - 2895. When these were delivered there were 30 two-car units and 60 three-car units.

Schemes

Strandsprinter

CityPendel

Spitspendel

2027 and 2029 were converted to Spitspendels in 1994. These were used between Rotterdam Centraal and Vlaardingen during the rush hours. During their rebuilding, it was attempted to make the entry and exit faster and to increase the capacity in the train. Many seats were changed to tip up seats and the first class was removed. 2027 also was given an all over advert for the Algemeen Dagblad newspaper.

Strandsprinter

Because in the 1990s the Intercity from Zandvoort aan Zee to Maastricht and Heerlen were too long for the platforms in Overveen and Zandvoort. In late 1995 this service was cut back to Haarlem. 2026 and 2028 were then dedicated to the service between Haarlem and Zandvoort. These were given branding saying Strandsprinter and beach balls along the outside.

Citypendel

In 1997 all the two-car units (2001–2015, 2021–2035) were named Stadspendels and operated on the Zoetermeer Stadslijn and the Hofpleinlijn. The name was soon changed to Citypendel. More seats and the entire first class were removed to create more standing room, giving a more metro-like appearance, and so these trains gained the nickname standing trains. The livery was changed to fully yellow, including the doors, and without adverts. The trains are made for one man operation and for this had mirrors fitted, so the driver could see the platform. Some sets also featured CCTV cameras.

Nachtsprinter

Between November 1994 and April 1995 unit 2008 was converted specially for operation of a night service on the Zoetermeer Stadslijn. The service was not a success, largely due to the lack of a toilet on board.

The modernisations of the sprinter (SGMm)

A renewed Sprinter, number 2985

A renewed CityPendel, number 2143

From the summer of 2003 until late 2006, all the three-car Sprinters (2836–2895) were modernised by Bombardier in Randers, Denmark.

The interior was completely renewed, with the partitions between each section is now made of glass. The ceiling is now gray and white, the floor is a dark gray with sparkly floors. The middle coach also gained extra doors, so that each coach has the same amount of doors. The traction system was also changed, so that the trains can accelerate faster. The conductor's room has also disappeared, allowing for more second class seats. The trains now have an automatic passenger information system, which announces the next station. Scrolling along the screen it shows all the stations called at as well as arrival times. The outside doors shut automatically if nobody has passed through them for a certain amount of time. On the outside of the train, the destination indicators also change, displaying their final destination and their next station. All sets also have new numbers, which are 100 more than previously e.g. 2936 was 2836. The livery also changed. The base colour is white, with blue and yellow. There is a blue bottom, then a yellow section, including yellow doors, then white with blue window surrounds and a blue roof and around the cab windows. This livery is known as vlaflip. In 2006 two Citypendel sets also went to Randers, to see if it was worthwhile to refurbish these also. It was decided they should and in 2007 the first set left for refurbishment and finished in 2009. These were renumbered with 110 added onto the original numbers e.g 2001 is now 2111. These sets now have gangways between coaches as well as a first class area. Energy usage was also reduced by 25% at this time.

Incidents

• On 4 May 1976 sets 2001 and 2008 crashed into each other at Schiedam, Rotterdam. 24 people died and a new coach had to be built for 2008 by Talbot for 1,5 million Euros.
• On 15 September 1980 the turning railway bridge in Vlaardingen was not fully shut when 2049 crossed the bridge at a low speed. The train derailed and fell off the bridge, but did not land in the water. The set was out of use for 1 year.
• On 27 December 1980 2057 crashed into a works train for the Schiphollijn in Warmond. The train suffered accident damage.
• On 13 December 2003 2869 did not stop in time at the terminus station of Den Haag Centraal and continued into a shop in the station hall.
• On 15 December 2007 an empty unit continued through a buffer and derailed.
• On 21 May 2009 2 people died in Teuge (between Apeldoorn and Deventer) by an unmonitored level crossing. The unit is not in operation at present.

Changes for Citypendels

When the Zoetermeer Stadslijn and Hofpleinlijn were converted to RandstadRail in 2006, Citypendels were no longer used here. They were used on peak hour services until refurbishment. Now they are used together with the three-car sprinter sets.

Current numbering

• Plan Y1 - 2111 - 2125
• Plan Y2 - 2131 - 2145
• Plan Y2 - 2936 - 2980
• Plan Y3 - 2981 - 2995

Services operated

Series	Train Type	Route	Material	Notes
3300	Sprinter	Hoofddorp - Schiphol - Amsterdam Lelylaan - Amsterdam Sloterdijk Hemboog - Zaandam - Zaandam Kogerveld - Purmerend Weidevenne - Purmerend - Purmerend Overwhere - Hoorn - Hoorn Kersenboogerd	SGMm / SLT
3900	Intercity	Hoofddorp - Schiphol – Amsterdam Lelylaan - Amsterdam Sloterdijk - Amsterdam Centraal – Almere Centrum – Almere Buiten - Lelystad Centrum	SGMm / DD-AR
4300	Sprinter	Hoofddorp - Schiphol - Amsterdam Zuid - Amsterdam RAI - Duivendrecht - Diemen Zuid - Weesp - Almere Muziekwijk - Almere Centrum - Almere Parkwijk - Almere Buiten - Almere Oostvaarders - Lelystad Centrum	SGMm / SLT	Almere Oostvaarders - Lelystad Centrum evenings and Sundays
4400	Sprinter	's-Hertogenbosch - 's-Hertogenbosch Oost - Rosmalen - Oss West - Oss - Ravenstein - Wijchen - Nijmegen Dukenburg - Nijmegen	SGMm	Linked with series 9600
4600	Sprinter	Amsterdam Centraal - Amsterdam Muiderpoort - Amsterdam Science Park - Diemen - Weesp - Almere Muziekwijk - Almere Centrum - Almere Parkwijk - Almere Buiten - Almere Oostvaarders (- Lelystad Centrum)	SGMm / DD-AR / SLT	Almere Oostvaarders - Lelystad Centrum evenings and Sundays
5800	Stoptrein	Amsterdam Centraal - Amsterdam Muiderpoort - Diemen - Weesp - Naarden-Bussum - Bussum Zuid - Hilversum Noord – Hilversum - Baarn - Amersfoort - Amsterdam Schothorst - Amersfoort Vathorst	SGMm / DD-AR	During weekends and evenings only Amsterdam Centraal - Amersfoort
6300	Stoptrein	Den Haag Centraal - Den Haag Laan van NOI - Den Haag Mariahoeve - Voorschoten - De Vink - Leiden Centraal - Voorhout - Hillegom - Heemstede-Aerdenhout - Haarlem (- Haarlem Spaarnwoude - Amsterdam Sloterdijk - Amsterdam Centraal)	SGMm	Only during peaks hours to Amsterdam Centraal
7000	Stoptrein	Apeldoorn - Apeldoorn Osseveld - Twello - Deventer - Deventer Colmschate - Holten - Rijssen - Wierden - Almelo - Almelo de Riet - Borne - Hengelo - Enschede Drienerlo - Enschede	SGMm / SLT	During evenings and Sunday only Apeldoorn - Almelo
7500	Stoptrein	Ede-Wageningen - Wolfheze - Oosterbeek - Arnhem	SGMm
7600	Sprinter	Nijmegen - Nijmegen Lent - Elst - Arnhem Zuid - Arnhem - Arnhem Velperpoort - Arnhem Presikhaaf - Velp - Rheden - Dieren - Brummen - Zutphen	SGMm
9500	Sprinter	Gouda - Waddinxveen - Waddinxveen Noord - Boskoop - Alphen a/d Rijn	SGMm	Only during off-peak hours, replaced by series 19500 during peak hours
9600	Sprinter	's-Hertogenbosch - Vught - Boxtel - Best - Eindhoven Beukenlaan - Eindhoven - Helmond Brandevoort - Helmond 't Hout - Helmond - Helmond Brouwhuis - Deurne	SGMm	Linked with series 4400
19500	Stoptrein	Leiden Centraal - Leiden Lammenschans - Alphen a/d Rijn - Boskoop - Waddinxveen Noord - Waddinxveen - Gouda	SGMm	Only during peak hours
21400	Nachtnet	Eindhoven - 's-Hertogenbosch - Utrecht Centraal; Rotterdam Centraal - Dordrecht - Breda - Tilburg - Eindhoven	SGMm / VIRM / ICM	Only during nights following Friday and Saturday

Gallery

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  Original 2nd Class seating

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  Original CityPendel seating

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  Renewed 1st Class seating

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  Renewed 2nd Class seating

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  Renewed 2nd Class seating

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  Routes where Sprinters can commonly be seen in the 2010 NS Timetable

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  CityPendel 2139 at Leiden Centraal

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  SLT 2602 with Sprinter 2945 in Amersfoort

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  2988 at Driebergen-Zeist

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  A sprinter set in a siding at Amsterdam Centraal

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  Unrefurbished CityPendel units operating to the Railway Museum at Utrecht

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  2967 at Hoek van Holland