MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU

R-Train
Hyundai Rotem EMU has just arrived Fo Tan Freight Terminal
In service	2018/2020
Manufacturer	Hyundai Rotem
Replaced	Metro Cammell EMU (AC)
Constructed	2013 - 2018
Entered service	2018/2020
Number built	333 (37 Vehicles)
Number in service	37
Formation	9 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	001/003 ~
Operator(s)	MTR
Depot(s)	Ho Tung Lau, Fo Tan
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/s^2 (3.3 ft/s^2)
Deceleration	Service 1.1 m/s^2 (3.6 ft/s^2), emergency 1.35 m/s^2 (4.4 ft/s^2)
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

1. Barrow, Keith (19 December 2012). "MTR orders trains and signalling for Shatin – Central Link". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
2. "New Trains and Signalling System for the future Shatin to Central Link" (PDF). MTR (Press Release). 14 December 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2015.