EMU800 series

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EMU800 series
TRA ED827 at Qiaotou Station 20140502.jpg
TRA EMU800-ED827
In service2014–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, TRSC
Built atTaiwan
Constructed2013–2016
Entered service2 January 2014
Number built344 vehicles (43 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersEMU801-EMU874, EMU881-EMU892
Operator(s)Taiwan Railways Administration
Specifications
Train length164.3 m (539 ft 1 in)
Car length21.25 m (69 ft 9 in) (ED)
20.3 m (66 ft 7 in) (others)
Width2,889 mm (9 ft 5.7 in)
Height4,227 mm (13 ft 10.4 in) (EP)
3,958 mm (12 ft 11.8 in) (others)
Doors3 pairs per side
Wheel diameter860 mm (34 in) (new)
780 mm (31 in) (worn)
Wheelbase2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph) (design)
130 km/h (81 mph) (service)
Weight316 t (311 long tons; 348 short tons)
Traction systemIGBT–VVVF type COV098-A0 (Toshiba)
Traction motors16 × SEA-431 220 kW (300 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor (Toshiba)
Power output3.52 MW (4,720 hp)
Electric system(s)25 kV 60 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
UIC classification2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2' + Bo'Bo' + 2'2'
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The EMU800 is a series of electric multiple unit train used by the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA).

Introduction[]

The six newest EMU800 series are painted with inverted colors.

The EMU800 series was purchased in response to increasing passenger volume and electrification of branch lines, which diverted older commuter EMUs. At 296 cars, the order is the second-largest ever placed by TRA. The first two EMU800 trains were built by Nippon Sharyo, and the remaining 35 were built by the Taiwan Rolling Stock Company from 2013 to 2015. At the beginning there was a dispute over the braking system.[1] After years of negotiation, TRA accepted the proposal and the EMU800 began to service.[2][3]

Features[]

Unlike previous commuter EMUs, the EMU800 features a fully streamlined nose. Its yellow-and-blue paint scheme has earned it the nickname "smiling train" (微笑號) due to the way the stripe is painted on. The trainsets also have a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), compared to 110 km/h (68 mph) for all other commuter stock.[4]

The EMU800 is also the first to have bicycle racks, installed in each of the end cars. Another feature new to the 800 is displays inside the cabin to broadcast messages. The EMU800 is meant to displace older locomotive-hauled trains and the older EMU500 on main line services.[5]

In 2016, the TRA purchased six additional trains. The colors on these trains are inverted, earning the nickname "minion train" (小小兵號).[6]

Service[]

EMU800s were introduced into service starting from January 2, 2014. Most trainsets are based out of either Hsinchu or Chiayi on services in the greater Taipei and Kaoshiung areas.

References[]

  1. ^ Shan, Shelley (June 8, 2013). "TRA mulling accepting settlement in train dispute". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Shan, Shelley (July 31, 2013). "TRA's new trains arrive next month". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Nippon Sharyo supplies the Taiwan Railways Administration with EMU800 railcars". Asian Public Transport News Channel. April 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  4. ^ Shan, Shelley (January 1, 2014). "High-speed commuter train begins, travels 130kph". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  5. ^ Taiwan Railways Administration (December 16, 2013). "Fresh Troops from TRA: EMU800 Commuter Train" (Press release). Archived from the original on January 8, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  6. ^ 黃立翔 (August 19, 2016). "台鐵微笑號變「小小兵」 有人嫌醜也有人愛" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Liberty Times. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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