MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU
Not to be confused with MTR Rotem EMU.
| R-Train | |
|---|---|
| In service | 2018/2020 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Rotem |
| Replaced | Metro Cammell EMU (AC) |
| Constructed | 2013 - 2018 |
| Entered service | 2018/2020 |
| Number built | 333 (37 Vehicles) |
| Formation | 9 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 001/003 ~ |
| Operator(s) | MTR |
| Depot(s) | Ho Tung Lau |
| Line(s) served | North South Corridor (Future) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction |
Aluminum Fiberglass(Header) |
| Car length |
24,600 mm (80 ft 8.5 in) 22,550 mm (73 ft 11.8 in) |
| Doors |
5 per side 2 per side (First Class) |
| Maximum speed | Design 140 km/h (87 mph) Service 135 km/h (84 mph) |
| Power output | 265 kW or 355 hp per motor |
| Acceleration | 1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2) |
| Deceleration |
Service 1.1 m/s2 (3.6 ft/s2), emergency 1.35 m/s2 (4.4 ft/s2) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC, 50 Hz Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Pneumatic and Regenerative |
| Safety system(s) | ATO and ATP |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Hyundai Rotem EMU is a rolling stock order by MTR Hong Kong in December 2012 for the East Rail Line as part of the Sha Tin to Central Link extension, at a cost of HK$4 billion.[1] 37 trainsets will be delivered.[2] The first delivery is expected to take place in 2015, and all trainsets in service by 2020.[2]
Exterior Design
Their design was the same from MTR CNR Changchun EMU which will be operating on South Island Line (East) Section. However, their design at the First Class Compartment was using Yellow at the Doors to contrast as First Class and Standard Class.
Formation
The formation ranges from D001/D003 onwards.
References
- ↑ Barrow, Keith (19 December 2012). "MTR orders trains and signalling for Shatin – Central Link". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- 1 2 "New Trains and Signalling System for the future Shatin to Central Link" (PDF). MTR (Press Release). 14 December 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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