EMU600 series

EMU600 series
EMU611 at Changhua in December 2017
Interior of an EMU600 train in April 2017
In service2002–present
ManufacturerKOROS (now known as Hyundai Rotem)
Assembly
Constructed2001–2002
Entered service11 October 2002
Number built56 vehicles (14 sets)
Number in service56 vehicles (14 sets) (as of 2015)
Formation4 cars per trainset
EMC-EP-ET-EM
Fleet numbersEMU601–EMU614
OperatorTaiwan Railway Corporation
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,300 mm (66 ft 7+316 in)
Width2,853 mm (9 ft 4+516 in)
Height4,234 mm (13 ft 10+1116 in)
EntryLow floor
Doors3 per side per car
Weight
  • EMC: 39.75 t (39.12 long tons; 43.82 short tons)
  • EP: 37.22 t (36.63 long tons; 41.03 short tons)
  • ET: 35.26 t (34.70 long tons; 38.87 short tons)
  • EM: 38.10 t (37.50 long tons; 42.00 short tons)
Traction systemIGBTVVVF (Toshiba)
Traction motors3-phase AC induction motor (KOROS)
Power output1,920 kW (2,570 hp)
Tractive effort194.2 kN
Electric system25 kV 60 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
BogiesAlstom
Braking systemKnorr-Bremse Kbr X1
Multiple workingWithin type
With EMU500

The EMU600 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 island’s rail network.