Nippon Sharyo DMU
| Nippon Sharyo DMU | |
|---|---|
|
Nippon Sharyo DMU of Union Pearson Express | |
| Manufacturer |
Nippon Sharyo Nagoya, Japan (manufacturing) Rochelle, Illinois, United States (final assembly)[1] |
| Constructed | 2013–present |
| Number under construction |
SMART 14 cars UP Express 18 cars |
| Capacity |
79 seated 80 standing |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 85 ft (25.91 m) |
| Maximum speed |
UPX: 90 mph (145 km/h) SMART, WES: 79 mph (127 km/h) |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins QSK19-R[2] |
| Power output | 760 hp (567 kW) |
| Transmission | hydraulic |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The Nippon Sharyo DMU is a model of diesel multiple unit passenger train designed and manufactured by Nippon Sharyo for the North American market, and therefore compliant with FRA Tier 1 crash worthiness standard. It has been ordered by Metrolinx for the Union Pearson Express airport link in Toronto, Ontario, and by Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California.
The vehicles are designed to be convertible to electric multiple unit operation.[3]
Design
The Nippon Sharyo DMUs are powered by Cummins QSK19-R[2] diesel engines with hydraulic transmission and regenerative braking, and meet US EPA Tier 4 emission standards. Structurally they are FRA Tier 1 compliant with crash energy management features, making them capable of operating on the same line with standard North American freight trains without the need of special waivers. Braking energy is converted into electricity by the auxiliary power generator, and helps to provide onboard lighting and heating.[4]
Operators
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Union Pearson Express
Seven trains will comprise the fleet of Union Pearson Express, grouped into 4 three-car and 3 two-car train sets (for a total of 18 cars).[3] Union Pearson Express units feature enclosed overhead luggage bins as required by Transport Canada, and an enhanced enclosed luggage tower.
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) has ordered 7 two-car trains (for a total of 14 cars).[5]
TriMet (proposed)
In April 2014, TriMet was considering ordering a two-car train for its Westside Express Service, to supplement its fleet of Colorado Railcar DMUs.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Union Pearson Express: Follow the Trains". Retrieved 2014-09-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "CUMMINS QSK19-R TO POWER NIPPON SHARYO DMU TRAIN DESIGNED FOR NEW TRANSIT ROUTES IN NORTH AMERICA". 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Union Pearson Express: The Vehicles". Retrieved 2014-06-05.
- ↑ "SMART Technical Specification for Diesel Multiple Units" (PDF). 20 January 2010.
- ↑ "SMART Rail and Pathway Project Overview" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-06-05.
- ↑ "WES Ridership and Fleet Requirements" (PDF). April 9, 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-01.