East Rail Line Metro Cammell EMU

Infobox Train
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name = East Rail Line Metro Cammell EMU

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caption = KCR Metro Cammell Train before the merger
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Manufacturer = Metro Cammell
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Refurbishment = Alstom (1996 - 1999)
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Formation = 12-car (including 1 First-Class car)
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LinesServed = HK-MTR lines|East Rail
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numberbuilt = 1982, 1986, 1990
numberservice = 348 cars
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CarLength = 23750 mm
CarWidth = 3100 mm
CarHeight = 4700 mm
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MaxSpeed = Design 130 km/h
Service 120 km/h
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Acceleration = 2.0 km/h/s
Deceleration = 3.6 km/h/s
Traction = Thyristor control, GEC DC traction motor model G315
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Power = 225 kW or 301.5 hp per motor
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Gauge = RailGauge|sg
Voltage = 25 kV AC, 50 Hz
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East Rail Line Metro Cammell EMU is an electric multiple unit owned by and originally operated by the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC), now operated by MTR after merger of both companies. Rolling stock of this model are currently serving on the HK-MTR lines|East Rail in Hong Kong. Although MTR Corporation owns another set of EMU trains from the same manufacturer, Metro Cammell, there are some significant difference between the two models, with the Metro Cammell EMUs of the original MTR being known as the "Modernization Train".

History

The trains were bought during the electrification of the KCR British section, now known as MTR East Rail Line, in 1982. KCRC ordered the trains in 2 batches completed electrification in 1983. KCRC also reordered further train sets in 1986 and 1990. These train may suffer from temporary loss of electricity while passing the dead zone (also known as the "neutral zone") due to the lack of internal batteries.

Like the MTR Metro Cammell EMUs (Modernization Train), KCR Metro Cammell EMUs have undergone major refurbishment from 1996 to 1999 to extend their lifespan. Carried out by the successor of Metro Cammell, Alstom. Refurbishment reduced the longitudinal seating (longitudinal seating retained in First Class), this being replaced by latitudinal seats to create more space for standing passengers, removal of all toilets, increasing the number of doors from 3 pairs on each car to 5, removal of the freight compartment between driving cab and First Class compartment along with its doors, removal of intermediate driving compartments and the removal of gangway doors excluding First Class. The refurbishment reflected the significant change of role of KCR's British section, because of the development of New Territories new towns, from being a suburban transport network into a commuter rail system.

Fleet

Configuration of East Rail Line Metro Cammell EMU is (southbound) 1xx-2xx-5xx-6xx-2xx-5xx-6xx-2xx-4xx-6xx-2xx-3xx (northbound).

Gallery

References

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Bay/9585/eastrail/rstock.html East Rail Rolling Stock] - Hong Kong Railway Information Centre (fan site)
* [http://metcam.co.uk.nstempintl.com/1980s.htm 1980s Metro-Cammell Products] - Metcam.co.uk (dedicative site)