MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU

Hyundai Rotem EMU (R-Train) 港鐵東鐵綫現代列車
MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU (Trainset 2, Car D006) parking at Lo Wu Marshaling Yard
In service	Ma On Shan Line
Manufacturer	Hyundai Rotem
Built at	Changwon, South Korea
Replaced	Metro Cammell EMU (AC)
Constructed	2013–2018
Entered service	2019–2020
Number built	333 (37 Vehicles)
Number in service	37
Formation	9 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	D001/D003 – D109/D111
Operator(s)	MTR
Depot(s)	Ho Tung Lau, Fo Tan
Line(s) served	East Rail line (Future)
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel Fiberglass(Header)
Car length	25,000 mm (82 ft 0.3 in) (cars with driver cab) 24,136 mm (79 ft 2.2 in) (cars without driver cab)
Width	3,220 mm (10 ft 6.8 in)
Height	4,180 mm (13 ft 8.6 in) (without pantograph or air conditioner)
Platform height	1,066.8 mm (3 ft 6.00 in)
Doors	5 per side 2 per side (First Class)
Maximum speed	Design 130 km/h (81 mph) Service 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system	IGBT-VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric)
Power output	190 kW or 255 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)	Siemens Trainguard MT CBTC ATO and ATP
Coupling system	Tightlock coupler (end cars)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard gauge

The Hyundai Rotem EMU (also known as R-Train or 1141B) is an upcoming model of heavy rail electric multiple units to be used on the Mass Transit Railway Hong Kong. The 9-car sets are manufactured by Hyundai Rotem for the future North South Corridor, an extension of the East Rail Line, at a cost of HK$4 billion.^[1] 37 trainsets were ordered in December 2012^[2] and the first delivery took place in 2015.^[3][4] All trainsets will in service by 2020 in time for the opening of the Sha Tin to Central Link, by which time all Metro Cammell EMUs will be retired and SP1900 EMUs withdrawn and reassigned to the East West Corridor.^[2]

Formation

The formation ranges from D001/D003 (Trainset 1) to D109/D111 (Trainset 37). One car will still be reserved for the first class in each train set. The 9-car formation is shorter than the existing 12-car East Rail Line train. There are concerns that the new formation may worsen the existing overcrowding problem.^[5][6] However, the Transport and Housing Bureau and MTRC suggest that the new signaling system and higher train speeds will increase the train frequency from three minutes down to two minutes. Also, after the completion of the Sha Tin to Central Link (Tai Wai – Hung Hom section) in 2019, 20% of the existing East Rail line passengers will take the new East West Corridor.

Design and features

The front appearance of an MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU with the opened coupler cover (Trainset 3, Car D007)

An MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU (Trainset 1, Car D001), having just arrived at Fo Tan Freight Terminal

The MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU's first class car.

The Hyundai Rotem EMU train will be more advanced than the existing trains.

• The exterior of these trains is similar to that of the C-trains, including the presence of emergency exits, the first new trains on the ex-KCR network to be so equipped (though such doorways existed on the pre-refurbished Metro Cammell trains). They are painted in the same livery as those operating on the South Island line. The cab ends, though, show some small differences, including a slightly angled front end and modified headlight cluster.
• Train doors on this stock are more evenly distributed, similar to pre-merger MTR trains. This is especially noticeable in the first class compartment, where the doors are painted yellow to distinguish from standard class. The location of the doors in the first class compartment allow both to be used for normal boarding, which is not possible using the offset arrangement of previous sets.
• Seats near gangway connections are placed horizontally, making room for standing space. The new signaling system will also be compatible with future automatic platform gates on the North-South Corridor.
• Train compartment will be wider than existing trains, increasing capacity.
• All lighting will use LEDs instead of incandescent lighting.
• 27-inch LCD display screen is installed for MTR in-train TV
• Dynamic route maps and improved grab poles
• "Rugby-like" grab pole

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Train configurations

D car, the motor car with driver cab. Image showing car D004

P car, the trailer car with pantograph. Image showing car P004

M car, the motor car. Image showing car M004

F car, the first class compartment motor car. Image showing car F005

References

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