PNR 8100 class

The PNR 8100 class,[3] also known as INKA DMUs,[4] is a class of diesel multiple units (DMUs) ordered by the Philippine National Railways. It entered service in February 2020.

For the three-car train delivered in 2019, see PNR 8000 class.
PNR 8100 class
PNR 8100 Class DMU on a trial run from Madiun to Jombang, taken near Wonokromo station in 21 January 2020 (2020-01-21).
In service2020–present
ManufacturerPT INKA
Constructed2018–2020
Entered serviceFebruary 2020
Number built16 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service16 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers8101–8104
Capacity1000 passengers[1]
Operator(s)Philippine National Railways
Depot(s)Tayuman Yard
Line(s) servedPNR Metro Commuter Line
Specifications
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
20,700 mm (67 ft 11 in) including coupler[2]
Width2,990 mm (9 ft 10 in)
3,180 mm (10 ft 5 in) including signal lights[2]
Height3,530 mm (11 ft 7 in)
3,830 mm (12 ft 7 in) including radiator[2]
Doors3 double-leaf doors per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)[2]
Coupling systemJanney coupler
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The trains were manufactured by the Indonesian firm PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), also known as INKA. The design of the 8100 class is the same as the 8000 class DMUs deployed earlier with three double-leaf sliding doors per side and longitudinal seats, with the exception of additional intermediate coaches; 8100 classes comprises of 4 units unlike the earlier 8000 units with just 3.

Purchase

The Philippine National Railways received a budget through the 2018 General Appropriations Act for the purchase of trains.[5] On May 28, 2018, four sets of four-car trains were ordered together with three CC300 locomotives and fifteen passenger coaches worth Php 2.5 billion (US$ 47.4 million).[6][7][8]

On March 28, 2020, the second batch of two train sets consisting 8 vehicles have been shipped and arrived in the country. It is expected to enter revenue service when PNR resumes operations within the 2nd Quarter of 2020.

Operations

The first batch of 8100 class DMUs were unveiled last February 14, 2020 at Tutuban station. These will undergo 150-hour RAMS validation before it enters revenue service.[3]

The first two train sets are expected to enter revenue service in early 2020, while the delivery of another two train sets, along with 3 CC300 locomotives and 15 coaches are set on the 2nd quarter of 2020.[1]

Features

The DMU train sets has a obstacle door detector that keeps passengers from being caught in between doors with Emergency door release that opens the door manually in case of emergency.

The trains are equipped with polycarbonate glass windows that can withstand damages from stoning, air-conditioning units suitable for the local tropical climate, and an emergency intercom equipped with two way communication.

References
  1. Marquez, Consuelo. "PNR rolls out 2 new train sets from Indonesia". newsinfo.inquirer.net know. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. "Product INKA - Kereta Rel Diesel Philippine National Railways". www.inka.co.id. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  3. "Two more PNR trainsets arrive in PH". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  4. "PNR unveils 2 brand new diesel multiple unit trains bought from Indonesia". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  5. "NEW DMU TRAINS FOR PNR IN 2019". www.pnr.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  6. "Philippines awards train contracts to PT Inka". International Railway Journal. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  7. Railway Gazette (2018-06-08). "PNR orders DMUs and push-pull sets". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  8. "INKA - PNR Contract Signing Ceremony". www.pnr.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
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