MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Use Hong Kong English|date=February 2018}}
{{about|the train operating on the East Rail Line|the train operating on the Tseung Kwan O and Tung Chung lines|MTR Rotem EMU|the train operating on the Canada Line in Vancouver, Canada|SkyTrain (Vancouver) rolling stock#Hyundai Rotem EMU}}
{{short description|Model of electric multiple unit operated by the MTR}}
{{Infobox train
| background = #{{rcr|MTR|East Rail line}}
| name = {{plainlist|
- R-Train
- MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU
- {{lang|zh-hk|港鐵東鐵綫現代列車}}
}}
| image = D016-D018 MTR East Rail Line 02-08-2022.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU entering University station
| interiorimage = East Rail Line R train interior.jpg
| interiorcaption = Interior of the Hyundai Rotem EMU
| manufacturer = Hyundai Rotem
| factory = Busan, South Korea
| ordernumber = 1141B
| family =
| service = 2021–present
| numberbuilt = 387 vehicles (43 sets)
| refurbishment =
| replaced = AC Metro Cammell EMU (MLR)
| formation = 9 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers = D001/D003 – D127/D129
| operator = MTR
| depots = Ho Tung Lau, Fo Tan
| lines = {{rcb|MTR|East Rail line|croute}}
| yearconstruction = 2014–2022
| yearservice = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2021|2|6}}
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberservice = 387 vehicles (43 sets)
| numberscrapped =
| carbody = Stainless steel + fibreglass (header)
| trainlength = {{cvt|218952|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| carlength = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|25|m|ftin|1|abbr=on}} (end cars)
- {{convert|24136|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}}(intermediate cars)
}}
| width = {{convert|3.22|m|ftin|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|4.18|m|ftin|1|abbr=on}} (excluding roof equipment)
| floorheight =
| platformheight = {{Convert|1066.8|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| entrylevelorstep =
| doors = {{plainlist|
- 5 per side
- 2 per side (first class)
}}
| maxspeed = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}} (design)
- {{convert|120|km/h|abbr=on}} (service)
}}
| weight = {{plainlist|
- D car: {{convert|46|t|lb|abbr=on}}
- P car: {{convert|47|t|lb|abbr=on}}
- M car: {{convert|45-46|t|lb|abbr=on}}
- F car: {{convert|46|t|lb|abbr=on}}
}}
| capacity = 82,500 pphpd{{cite press release|title=LCQ1: Alleviating the loading of MTR East Rail Line|url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202206/15/P2022061500301.htm|publisher=The Government of Hong Kong SAR|date=2022-06-15|access-date=2022-08-17|quote=[...] upon the commencement of service of the new signalling system of MTR East Rail Line (ERL) in February last year, ERL's maximum carrying capacity per hour per direction is 82 500 passenger trips}}
| acceleration = {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}}
| deceleration = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}} (service)
- {{convert|1.35|m/s2|abbr=on}} (emergency)
}}
| traction = Mitsubishi Electric MAP-194-A25V268 IGBT–C/I
| traction motors = 24 × Mitsubishi Electric MB-5153-A {{convert|190|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} 3-phase AC induction motor
| engine =
| poweroutput = {{convert|4.56|MW|hp|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply = AC-DC-AC
| gauge = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} overhead catenary
| collectionmethod = Single-arm pantograph
| uicclass = Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
| coupling = Tightlock
| brakes = Knorr-Bremse EP2002 electropneumatic and regenerative
| safety = Siemens Trainguard MT CBTC, ATO and ATP
}}
The Hyundai Rotem EMU (also known as R-Train or 1141B) ({{zh|t= 港鐵東鐵綫現代列車}}) is a current model of heavy rail electric multiple units used on the Mass Transit Railway in Hong Kong. The 9-car sets are manufactured by Hyundai Rotem for the North South Corridor, an extension of the East Rail line, at a cost of HK$4 billion.{{cite news|last1=Barrow|first1=Keith|title=MTR orders trains and signalling for Shatin – Central Link|url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/asia/mtr-orders-trains-and-signalling-for-shatin-%E2%80%93-central-link.html?channel=000|access-date=28 July 2015|work=International Railway Journal|date=19 December 2012}}
Formation
The formation ranges from D001/D003 (Trainset 1) to D127/D129 (Trainset 43). Like the previous SP1900s and Metro Cammell EMUs, one car is still reserved for the first class in each train set. The 9-car formation is shorter than the previous 12-car East Rail Line trains, due to space constraints imposed by new underground platforms on the Sha Tin to Central Link. There are concerns that the new formation may worsen the existing overcrowding problem.{{cite web|title=LCQ1: Crowdedness in MTR train compartments|url=http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201403/19/P201403190411.htm|publisher=Hong Kong Government Press Release|access-date=15 August 2016}}{{cite web|title=東鐵線將減三卡車廂 市民質疑難加班次疏導|url=https://thestandnews.com/society/%E6%9D%B1%E9%90%B5%E7%B7%9A%E5%B0%87%E6%B8%9B%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%A1%E8%BB%8A%E5%BB%82-%E5%B8%82%E6%B0%91%E8%B3%AA%E7%96%91%E9%9B%A3%E5%8A%A0%E7%8F%AD%E6%AC%A1%E7%96%8F%E5%B0%8E/|publisher=Stand News|access-date=15 August 2016}} 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. It was also estimated that with the completion of the Sha Tin to Central Link (Tai Wai – Hung Hom section), 20% of the current East Rail line passengers will take the new East West Corridor.
Design and features
{{Unreferenced section|date=November 2024}}File:R-Trains MTR First Class interior 202102.jpg
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.
- Train compartment will be wider than existing trains, increasing capacity. This will also allow for safer boarding and alighting at stations with curved platforms due to a narrower platform gap, such as at University Station and Mong Kok East Station.
- All lighting will use eco-friendly LEDs instead of incandescent lighting.
- {{Convert|27|in|4=0|abbr=|adj=on}} LCD display screen is installed for MTR In-Train TV.
- Dynamic route maps and improved grab poles that branch out into two in the centre.
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| colspan="13" bgcolor="white" |Cars of Hyundai Rotem EMU | ||||||
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| bgcolor="#c0c0f0"
!car type !description !driver cab | motor | pantograph | driving panel
!emergency door at heads | emergency stairs at sides | cross train line | class |
| D car
|the motor car with driver cab |O||O||X||X||O|O |X |X |standard class | ||||||
| bgcolor=yellow
!F car |the first class compartment motor car |X | O | X | O | X|X
|X |X |first class | ||
| M car
|the motor car |X||O||X||O||X|X |X |O | rowspan="2" |standard class | ||||||
| P car
|the trailer car with pantograph |X||X||O||X||X|X |O |X |
|}
References
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Category:Electric multiple units of Hong Kong
Category:25 kV AC multiple units