Taipei Metro C381

Taipei Metro C381

Exterior Design of C381 Train

Interior of the C381 Train
In service 2012–present
Manufacturer Kawasaki and TRSC
Built at Taiwan
Constructed 2010–2013
Number built 144 vehicles (24 sets)
Formation 3 x 2–cars per train set
Fleet numbers 501–548
Capacity 1914 passengers
Operator(s) Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
Depot(s) Xindian, Beitou
Line(s) served Line 2
Line 3
Specifications
Car length 23.5 m (77 ft)
Width 3.2 m (10 ft)
Height 3.6 m (12 ft)
Maximum speed Design: 90 km/h (56 mph)
Service: 80 km/h (50 mph)
Weight 39.5 t (DM1/M2)
34 t (T)
Traction system IGBT-VVVF
(Mitsubishi)
Electric system(s) 750 V DC Third rail
Safety system(s) ATC (ATO), ATS
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Taipei Metro C381 is the fifth and latest generation of electric multiple units on the Taipei Metro in Taipei, Taiwan. They are designed to increase the capacity of the expanded network with the opening of the Xinyi Line and Songshan Line.

A total of 24 6-car C381 trains have been ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company and TRSC in 2010 and began operation in 2012. They are currently in service on Line 2 and Line 3.

Exterior

The train has a modified front design with two stripes of blue and includes the Taipei Metro logo. Unlike previous trains, the front face has an emergency door at its center, featuring a translucent window. Replacing the four ribbon barriers on previous Taipei Metro trains, the gangway connections have four small rectangular fall-prevention barriers, while each carriage has two similar fall-prevention barriers.

Interior

The interior gangway connections are modified versions of Taiwan Railways Administration EMU800 series trains that have a similar design. The primary modification added LCD screens similar to those used on newer Japanese commuter and subway trains.

Train formation

The train numbers range from 501/502 to 547/548.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Trains Introduction". Introduction of Rapid Transit. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
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