MTR CSR Sifang EMU
MTR CSR Sifang EMU is a train set purchase by MTR; this EMU will be used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. The train was manufactured by CSR Corporation Limited-Sifang.[1][2]
The nine 8-car trains will base on CRH380A high-speed EMU technology platform, to maintain its security, reliability, economy, comfort and other technical features, and further enhance the performance of collision, fire, electromagnetic compatibility.[3]
Technical features
- Further improve on collision and fire resistance as well as electromagnetic compatibility and other properties.
- Improved low-resistance shape.
- The optimization of the bogie design and improvement of the interior structure
- Improved bogie
- Noise control: Using a variety of new noise absorption materials and noise barrier technology, EMU speed of 350 km/h inside noise keep in 67-69 db level.
- The axle load still maintained at a level of 15 tonnes (14.8 long tons; 16.5 short tons).
- High-efficiency regenerative braking
- ergonomic passenger interface
Classes
Train will have Standard Class, Business Class and VIP Class.[4]
MTR order information
| Reference No. 840[5] | |
|---|---|
| Information | Up to date |
| Title or Scope | Express Rail Link: Rolling Stock |
| Anticipated Date of Prequalification Invitation | Completed |
| Anticipated Date of Prequalification Submission or Category of Work in Approved List | Completed |
| Anticipated Date for Invitation to Tender | Completed |
| Anticipated Date of Contract Award | Completed |
| Tendering Procedure | Selective |
| Covered by WTO GPA (Y/N) | Y |
| Estimated Range of Cost / Awarded Value | M5 |
| Total Amount | RMB¥ 34.8 Billion |
- ↑ 中南車拿下港高鐵列車承造合同 (in Chinese). 亞洲時報在線. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ↑ 香港高鐵列車由中國南車中標 (in Chinese). 香港商業電台. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ↑ http://www.hkdailynews.com.hk/news.php?id=217271
- ↑ http://www.hkdailynews.com.hk/news.php?id=217271
- ↑ http://www.mtr.com.hk/chi/tenders/new_projects.html
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