MTR CRH380A EMU

This article is about the train will be used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. For the train will be used to run on the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tseung Kwan O Line and Island Line, see MTR Urban Lines Vision Train.
MTR CSR Sifang EMU (MTR CRH380A EMU)

MTR CSR Sifang EMU in Loop Track Test Centre CARS, China National Railway Test Centre.
Manufacturer China CSR Qingdao Sifang
Order number 840 , C6014-14E
Family name China China Railways CRH380A EMU
Constructed 2014–
Entered service estimated 2018–
Number under construction 48 cars (6 vehicles)
Number built 24 cars (3 vehicles)
Formation 8 cars per trainset (6M2T)
Fleet numbers CRH380A-0251 – CRH380A-0259
Capacity 581 persons per vehicle
(579 seats + 2 wheelchair spaces)
Operator(s) Hong Kong MTR Corporation
Depot(s) Hong Kong Shek Kong Stabling Sidings and Emergency Rescue Sidings
Line(s) served Hong KongChina Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminum and stainless steel (for car body)
Fiberglass (for head-tip)
Train length 203 m (666 ft 0.1 in)
Car length 26,500 mm (86 ft 11.3 in) (cars with driver cab)
25,000 mm (82 ft 0.3 in) (cars without driver cab)
Width 3,380 mm (11 ft 1.1 in)
Height 3,700 mm (12 ft 1.7 in)
Platform height 1,250 mm (4 ft 1.2 in)
Doors 2 per side per car
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (8 ft 2.4 in)
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph) (service in Hong Kong)
300 km/h (186 mph) (service in People's Republic of China)
350 km/h (217 mph) (operation maximun)
380 km/h (236 mph) (design)
Weight 408 t (401.6 long tons; 449.7 short tons)
Traction system IGBT water cooling VVVF inverter control
(brand and model to be known)
Power output 8.76 MW (11,750 hp) (at all wheels)
9.6 MW (12,900 hp) (at all motors)
0.4 MW (540 hp) (at each motor)
Transmission AC-DC-AC
Power supply Overhead catenary
Electric system(s) 25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Current collection method Pantograph
UIC classification 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' (8 car set)
Bogies Bolsterless bogie with air suspension
Braking system(s) Regenerative, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) Chinese Train Control System
Coupling system Tightlock coupling
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Notes
France Appearance designed by Mbd Design in France
Germany Pantograph: DSA 350

MTR CSR Sifang EMU for Express Rail Link (MTR CSR Sifang EMU (XRL), also known as MTR CRH380A) is a train set purchase by MTR; this EMU will be used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. The train was manufactured by CSR Corporation Limited-Sifang.[1][2]

The 9 sets of 8-car trains will base on CRH380A high-speed EMU technology platform, to maintain its security, reliability, economy, comfort and other technical features, and further enhance the performance of collision, fire, electromagnetic compatibility.[3]

Technical features

Classes

The trains will provide 3 classes of seats, including: Standard Class, Business Class and VIP Class.[4]

Formation

The numbering system of the trains and the cars is according to that of China Railways CRH380A EMU in People's Republic of China.

Power Destination

Coach Type

Formation method

Compartment number 12345678
Coach Type First Class Standard Class Standard Class Standard Class First Class
Trainset number & Car number
(x=1–9)
CRH380A-025x
ZY 025x01
ZE 025x02 ZE 025x03 ZE 025x04 ZE 025x05 ZE 025x06 ZE 025x07 CRH380A-025x
ZY 025x00
Power Configuration Tc M Mp M Mp M Tc
Capacity
Power Units Power unit 1 Power unit 2

Distribution

As of September 2016

Operator Quantity Trainset serial number Depot Lines serving Notes
CRH380A
MTR Corporation30251~0253Shek KongGuangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail LinkAll vehicles being test in progress.
0252 and 0253 not yet allotted to any deopt.

MTR order information

Reference No. 840[5]
Information Up to date
Title or Scope Express Rail Link: Rolling Stock
Anticipated Date of Prequalification Invitation Completed
Anticipated Date of Prequalification Submission or Category of Work in Approved List Completed
Anticipated Date for Invitation to Tender Completed
Anticipated Date of Contract Award Completed
Tendering Procedure Selective
Covered by WTO GPA (Y/N) Y
Estimated Range of Cost / Awarded Value M5
Total AmountRMB¥ 34.8 Billion
  1. 中南車拿下港高鐵列車承造合同 (in Chinese). 亞洲時報在線. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  2. 香港高鐵列車由中國南車中標 (in Chinese). 香港商業電台. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  3. http://www.hkdailynews.com.hk/news.php?id=217271
  4. http://www.hkdailynews.com.hk/news.php?id=217271
  5. http://www.mtr.com.hk/chi/tenders/new_projects.html
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