MTR CSR Sifang EMU (Local)
| CSR Sifang EMU | |
|---|---|
| In service | 2018 |
| Manufacturer | CSR Sifang |
| Built at | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Replaced | Metro Cammell EMU (DC) |
| Constructed | 2016 - 2023 |
| Entered service | 2018 |
| Number built | 744 |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | MTR |
| Depot(s) | Tsuen Wan, Heng Fa Chuen, Tsueng Kwan O, Kowloon Bay |
| Line(s) served |
Island Line Tsuen Wan Line Kwun Tong Line Tseung Kwan O Line |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Pneumatic and Regenerative |
| Safety system(s) | ATO and ATP |
| Track gauge | 1,432 mm (4 ft 8 3⁄8 in) |
The MTR CSR Sifang EMU is a new rolling stock order by MTR Hong Kong in July 2015.[1] The order was originally planned for 78 trainsets, but was increased to 93 trainsets at HK$6 billion (US$779 million) on grounds that it provided "better value for money".[1][2] These trains will replace the existing M-Trains, currently the oldest trains on the network, and operate on the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Island Line and Tseung Kwan O Line from 2018 and expected to be fully delivered by 2023.[1]
Design
In accordance with MTR press release, these new set of trains will be featured with improved lighting system, new dynamic route maps, double branched handrails and soft material for the straphangers. [3]
All train doors and coupler systems will be provided by Faiveley Transport.As for passenger doors, external sliding type will be installed, while cabin door will be sliding plug type. Coupler systems are automatic and semi-permanent couplers. [4]
References
- 1 2 3 Mok, Danny (23 July 2015). "MTR ditches UK-made trains to spend HK$6 billion with mainland Chinese manufacturer". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ Goh, Brenda (23 July 2015). "CRRC says wins China's largest metro train order". Reuters. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "MTR Awards Major Contract for Replacement of 93 8-Car Trains Corporation’s Largest-Ever Order of New Rolling Stock" (PDF). MTRC. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ "FAIVELEY TRANSPORT TO EQUIP THE NEW HONG KONG METRO FLEET WITH COUPLERS AND DOOR SYSTEMS". Faiveley Transport. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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