EMU500 series

EMU500 series
EMU515 approaching Yilan in April 2020
Interior of a pre-refurbished EMU500 train in September 2010
In service1995–present
ManufacturerDaewoo Heavy Industries
Constructed1995–1997
Refurbished
  • 2018–2019 (EMU556–EMU570, full refurbishment with electrical components upgrade)
  • 2019–2023 (48 sets, electrical components upgrade only)
Number built344 vehicles (86 sets)
Number in service336 vehicles (84 sets) (as of 2021)
Number retired1 set (EMU536)
Number scrapped1 set (EMU508)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersEMU501–EMU586
OperatorTaiwan Railway Corporation
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,330 mm (66 ft 8 in)
Width2,853 mm (9 ft 4.3 in)
Height4,219 mm (13 ft 10.1 in)
EntryLow floor
Doors3 per side per car
Traction systemOriginal: GTOVVVF (Siemens)
Refurbished: IGBTVVVF (Mitsubishi Electric)
Traction motors3-phase AC induction motor (Siemens)
Power output2,000 kW (2,700 hp)
Tractive effort210 kN
Electric system25 kV 60 Hz Overhead
BogiesABB
Braking systemKnorr-Bremse Kbr X1
Multiple workingWithin type
With EMU600

The EMU500 series is a series of electric multiple unit passenger trains operated by Taiwan Railway Corporation. The trains are built as local trains and are used throughout the country's rail network.