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MTR Rotem EMU

{{short description|Model of electric multiple unit operated by the MTR}}

{{about|the train operating on the Tseung Kwan O and Tung Chung lines|the train operating on the East Rail line since 2021|MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU|the train operating on the Canada Line in Vancouver, Canada|SkyTrain (Vancouver) rolling stock#Hyundai Rotem EMU}}

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{{Use Hong Kong English|date=February 2018}}

{{Infobox train

| name = {{Hong Kong MTR rolling stock infobox colour

| enname = K-Train
Rotem EMU
{{lang|zh-hk|港鐵市區綫韓製列車}}/
{{lang|zh-hk|港鐵東涌綫韓製列車}}

| line = Tseung Kwan O

| line2 = Tung Chung

}}

| image = {{multiple image|border=infobox|perrow=2|total_width=350

| image1 = SNC14929.jpg

| caption1 = URL-K Stock on the Kwun Tong line

| image2 = HK Tung Chung Line Train.jpg| caption2 = TCL-K-Stock on the Tung Chung Line approaching Sunny Bay station.

}}

| interiorimage = {{multiple image|border=infobox|perrow=2|total_width=350

| image1 = K-Stock Interior 2010.jpg| caption1 = K-Train interior used on the Tseung Kwan O Line

| image2 = TCL K-stock.JPG| caption2 = K-Train interior used on the Tung Chung Line

}}

| stocktype =

| service = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: {{Start date|df=yes|2002|4|26}} – present}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: {{Start date|df=yes|2006|6|12}} – present}}

}}

| manufacturer = Rotem and Mitsubishi HI consortium

| factory = Changwon, South KoreaPierre2427, [http://2427junction.com/koreareportrc.html ROTEM昌原工場], August 2006
Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

| family =

| refurbishment =

| replaced =

| ordernumber = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: TKE-C651}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: TKE-C6522-04E}}

}}

| formation = 8 cars per trainset

| fleetnumbers =

| operator = MTR

| depots = {{rcb|MTR|tko|small}}:{{plainlist|

  • Kowloon Bay depot (2002–2009)
  • Tseung Kwan O depot

}}{{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small}}:{{plainlist|

  • Siu Ho Wan depot

}}

| lines = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|Tseung Kwan O|croute}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|croute}}

}}

| yearconstruction = 2002–2007

| yearservice = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|ktl|small|note=: {{Start date|df=yes|2002|4|26}} – 2010}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tseung Kwan O|small|note=: {{Start date and age|df=yes|2010}} }}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: {{Start date and age|df=yes|2006|6|12}} }}

}}

| yearscrapped =

| numberconstruction =

| numberbuilt = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|Tseung Kwan O|small|note=: 104 cars}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: 32 cars}}

}}

| numberservice = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: 13 sets}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: 4 sets}}

}}

| numberscrapped =

| carbody = Stainless steel

| trainlength = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: {{convert|183|m|ftin|abbr=on}} }}
  • {{rcb|MTR|tcl|small|note=: {{convert|183.6|m|ftin|abbr=on}} }}

}}

| carlength = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tcl|small|note= end cars: {{convert|23788|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}}}}
  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note= end cars: {{convert|23230|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}}}}
  • Intermediate cars: {{convert|22000|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}}

}}

| width = {{convert|3118|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|3698|mm|ftin|1|abbr=on}} (without pantograph or air conditioner)

| floorheight = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tcl|small|note=: {{convert|1.25|m|in|1|abbr=on}} }}
  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: {{convert|1.1|m|in|1|abbr=on}} }}

}}

| platformheight = {{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tcl|small|note=: {{convert|1.25|m|in|1|abbr=on}} }}
  • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: {{convert|1.1|m|in|1|abbr=on}} }}

}}

| entrylevelorstep =

| doors = 5 sets of 51 inch wide Sliding Plug doors per side

| wheeldiameter = {{convert|860|–|785|mm|in|abbr=on}} (new–worn){{cite web |title=Business Unit Bogies - Product Portfolio Presentation |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/653369434/Bogies-Product-Portfolio-2018-002-WorldWideProducts |publisher=Bombardier Transportation |date=January 2018 |access-date=5 November 2023 |format=PDF}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}

| maxspeed = {{rcb|MTR|tko|small}}:{{plainlist|

  • {{convert|90|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (design)
  • {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (service)

}}{{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small}}:{{plainlist|

  • {{convert|140|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (design)
  • {{convert|135|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (service)

}}

| weight = 335t (per train set)

| seating = 1,240 passengers(360 seats) (per train set)

| acceleration = {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}}

| deceleration = {{plainlist|

  • Service: {{convert|0.8|–|1.35|m/s2|abbr=on}}
  • Emergency: {{convert|1.4|m/s2|abbr=on}}

}}

| traction = Mitsubishi 2-level IGBT–VVVF{{plainlist|

  • {{rcb|MTR|tcl|small|note= model number: MAP-214-15VD143}}

    • }}

    | traction motors = 24 × Mitsubishi asynchronous 3-phase AC{{plainlist|

    • {{rcb|MTR|tko|small|note=: MB-5086-A, {{convert|150|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}}}
    • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: MB-5116-A, {{convert|210|kW|hp|1|abbr=on}}}}

    }}

    | poweroutput = {{plainlist|

    • {{rcb|MTR|Tseung Kwan O|small|note=: {{convert|3600|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}}}
    • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: {{convert|5760|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}}}

    }}

    | transmission =

    | aux =

    | powersupply =

    | gauge = {{track gauge|1432mm|lk=on}}

    | electricsystem = {{1,500 V DC}} overhead catenary

    | collectionmethod = Pantograph

    | uicclass = 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′

    | bogies = {{plainlist|

    • {{rcb|MTR|Tseung Kwan O|small|note=: Adtranz MetroStar{{Cite web |last=2002-02-01T11:00:00 |title=Tseung Kwan O Extension prepares to open |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/tseung-kwan-o-extension-prepares-to-open/25814.article |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Railway Gazette International |language=en}} }}
    • {{rcb|MTR|Tung Chung|small|note=: Bombardier FLEXX Metro 3000}}

    }}

    | brakes = Knorr-Bremse electropneumatic, regenerative and rheostatic

    | safety = ATO and ATP

    | notes = {{Cite web|url=https://www.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/Eng/Business/Rail/Business_Record_View.asp?brid=27|title=Railway Systems-Project Record View|website=Hyundai Rotem|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520003703/https://www.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/Eng/Business/Rail/Business_Record_View.asp?brid=27|archive-date=20 May 2021}}

    }}

    The Rotem EMU (also known as K-Train/K-Stock) is an electric multiple unit that operates on the MTR rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. They were jointly built by a consortium consisting of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan and Hyundai Rotem of South Korea and come in two variants: TKE-C651 was delivered for the Tseung Kwan O line (used on the Kwun Tong line until 2009), and TKE-C6522-04E delivered in 2006 to 2007 for the Tung Chung line. In 2003 and 2004, the urban line trains ran on the Tsuen Wan line, Island line and Tseung Kwan O line.

    The K-Stock trains are different from the R-stock trains built by Hyundai Rotem for the East Rail line extension, which were ordered by MTRC on 14 December 2012, as 37 nine-car sets and entered service on the current East Rail line in 2021.{{cite news|title=New Trains and Signalling System for the future Shatin to Central Link|url=http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/corporate/file_rep/PR-12-105-E.pdf|accessdate=16 December 2012|date=14 December 2012}}

    Details

    = Tseung Kwan O line stock =

    The first of the 104 TKE-C651 cars entered service on 26 April 2002. Originally, these trains were designated to serve on the Tseung Kwan O line, but incompatible signalling apparatus installed in the new trains (running mode rather than the traditional automatic control system found in the M-stock) meant that all of the K-stock trains were initially unable to serve on the Tseung Kwan O line. As an alternative, all of those prototypes were ordered to serve on the Kwun Tong line. They have since been moved to the Tseung Kwan O line with the extension to LOHAS Park in 2009 which made the Kwun Tong line only use the M-Train. Since the location of motor and trailer cars are different from the older M-Train, it does not have any cars similar to D cars in M-Train.

    The K-Stock trains came under criticism when they were first put into service due to delays and door safety issues.{{cite web

    |url=http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr02-03/english/panels/tp/papers/tp1017cb1-540-1e.pdf

    |title=Review of MTRC Services and Incidents

    |publisher=Hong Kong Legislative Council

    |access-date=6 November 2007

    |archive-date=18 February 2012

    |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218231748/http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr02-03/english/panels/tp/papers/tp1017cb1-540-1e.pdf

    |url-status=live

    }} Along with other service reliability issues, there have been incidents where passengers have been injured by its doors, leading to the MTRCL "minimising the number of Korean trains for passenger service until a higher reliability of the systems concerned is achieved".

    style="border:1px solid #ccf; text-align:center"
    bgcolor="#c0c0f0" colspan=9|Tseung Kwan O line cars
    bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|car type

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|driver cab

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|motor

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|pantograph

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|auto-
    coupler

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|length
    (mm)

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0" width=28|seat

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|wheelchair
    space

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|amount

    align=right|A car

    |✓

    		✗✗✓2323045126
    align=right|B car

    |✗

    		✓✗✗2200045139
    align=right|C car

    |✗

    		✓✓✓2200045139

    The configuration of a TKL K Stock train is (Eastbound) A-C-B-B-C-B-C-A (Westbound). Its maximum speed is {{convert|90|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} but with service limits to {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}, with a maximum starting acceleration of {{convert|1.3|m/s2|abbr=on|2}} (limited to {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on|2}} in ATO), maximum service deceleration rate of {{convert|1.35|m/s2|abbr=on|2}} and emergency deceleration of {{convert|1.4|m/s2|abbr=on|2}}. This modern train is equipped with a modern 2-level IGBT–VVVF inverter from Mitsubishi Electric.

    = Tung Chung line stock =

    The first TKE-C6522-04E train came into service for MTR on 12 June 2006 to 26 February 2007. Originally MTRC wanted to buy new additional trains for the Tung Chung line when the North Island line project began. MTR anticipated that the opening of the Disneyland Resort and Ngong Ping 360 would have an increase in passenger demand and therefore ordered four new trains for the Tung Chung line. The time frame from order to completion is short in comparison to other stock, however; the four new trains can only be made to be identical to existing Tseung Kwan O line K-Stock.

    style="border:1px solid #ccf; text-align:center"
    bgcolor="#c0c0f0" colspan=9|Tung Chung line cars
    bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|car type

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|driver cab

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|motor

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|pantograph

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|auto-
    coupler

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|length
    (mm)

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0" width=28|seat

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|wheelchair
    space

    !bgcolor="#c0c0f0"|amount

    align=right|V car

    |✓

    		✗✗✓237884228
    align=right|W / X car

    |✗

    		✓✗✗rowspan="2" |22000rowspan="2" |480rowspan="2" |12
    align=right|Y / Z car

    |✗

    		✓✓✓0

    The configuration of a TCL K-Stock train is (Westbound) V-Z-X-Y-W-X-Z-V (Eastbound). Its maximum speed is {{convert|140|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} but with service limits to {{convert|135|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}, with a maximum starting acceleration and service deceleration rate of {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on|2}}, and emergency deceleration of {{convert|1.4|m/s2|abbr=on|2}}. This advanced train is equipped with a modern 2-level IGBT–VVVF inverter (model number: MAP-214-15VD143) from Mitsubishi Electric.

    File:V813 entering Sunny Bay Station (20181013082946).jpg|Tung Chung Line Train Entering Sunny Bay Station

    File:031 MTR Tseung Kwan O Line 12-10-2022.jpg|Train Entering LOHAS Park Station of Tseung Kwan O

    File:SNC12104.jpg|Train Entering The Tunnel, November 2009

    File:MTR-drive-comms.JPG|Emergency Driver Communications, A307, November 2005

    File:MTR-KStock-FrontInt.JPG|Train Front Compartment

    File:调景岭站3号月台.jpg|Train At Tiu Keng Leng Station

    Overseas export

    A variant of the MTR K-Stock EMU was selected as Phase I rolling stock for the Delhi Metro in India. They have a very similar exterior appearance, as they were also designed by Mitsubishi/Rotem, but were built by BEML through a technology transfer arrangement.{{cite news |author=P. Manoj |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/25/stories/2005082504340500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808072032/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/25/stories/2005082504340500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 August 2007 |title=BEML to rake in big money from proposed metro projects |date=25 August 2005 |newspaper=The Hindu |accessdate=26 September 2009}}

    In popular culture

    The train on the Tseung Kwan O line, appears in the film, Blackhat.{{cite web|url=https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-blackhat-filmed/|title=Where Was Blackhat Filmed?|date=15 February 2022 }}

    References

    {{reflist}}

    External links

    • {{Commons category-inline|K-Stocks (MTR)}}
    • [https://www.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/Eng/Business/Rail/Business_Record_View.asp?brid=27] spec sheet

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