Taiwan Railway EMU700 series

An EMU700 at Xincheng Station during a test run in 2007.
An EMU700 at Xizhi Station in 2013.

The EMU700 is a series of electric multiple unit train used by the Taiwan Railways Administration. The TRA purchased 160 cars of the series.[1] It was constructed by the Taiwan Rolling Stock Company and began operations on 20 November 2007.[2]

It adopts current rules of Taiwan Railway Administration called RAMS: Reliability;Availability;Maintainability;System Safety. This train series operates as "Local Train" and "Local Express", using the pricing of NT$1.46 per km and person fare system. Sometimes during the holidays it operates as "non-reserved through train".

Design

The EMU700 has distinctive hinged nose cone unlike its predecessors in the EMU line with smooth fronts.

Features

Its interior features informational LEDs, similar to the cars of the Taipei Metro. It has an onboard broadcasting system that is able to play a note sound upon arrival to a station and when the doors open and close. It also contains a lighting system, an emergency call device, and a cabin that are improved from its predecessors. The maximum speed of the EMU700 is 110 km/h.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Shan, Shelley (2007-10-31). "TRA stops EMU700 trial runs after problems emerge - The Taipei Times". The Taipei Times. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
  2. ↑ "New train inaugurated for southern Taiwan - The China Post". The China Post. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  3. ↑ Shan, Shelley (2007-08-08). "New commuter trains unveiled". The Taipei Times. Retrieved 2013-11-17.

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