EMU900 series

EMU900 series
EMU909 at Baifu in March 2022
Interior of an EMU900 train
In service2021–present
ManufacturerHyundai Rotem
DesignerMBD Technologies
Built atChangwon, South Korea
Constructed2020–2023
Entered service6 April 2021 (2021-04-06)
Number built520 vehicles (52 sets)
Number in service520 vehicles (52 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersEMU901–EMU952
OperatorTaiwan Railway Corporation
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length205.56 m (674 ft 4+1516 in)
Car length
  • 21.58 m (70 ft 9+58 in) (ED)
  • 20.3 m (66 ft 7+316 in) (EM/EP)
Width2.89 m (9 ft 5+34 in)
Height
  • 3.99 m (13 ft 1+116 in) (ED/EM)
  • 4,282 mm (14 ft 916 in) (EP)
Wheelbase2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Maximum speed
  • 140 km/h (87 mph) (design)
  • 130 km/h (81 mph) (service)
Traction systemToshiba COV098-B0 IGBTC/I
Traction motors20 × Toshiba SEA-449 220 kW (300 hp) asynchronous 3-phase AC
Power output4.4 MW (5,900 hp)
Gear ratio6.105 : 1
Acceleration
  • 0.7 m/s2 (2.3 ft/s2) (0–50 km/h (0–31 mph))
  • 0.4 m/s2 (1.3 ft/s2) (50–110 km/h (31–68 mph))
  • 0.2 m/s2 (0.66 ft/s2) (110–130 km/h (68–81 mph))
Electric system25 kV 60 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′
BogiesRE2320B
Coupling systemTightlock/Janney
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The EMU900 series is a series of electric multiple unit passenger trains operated by Taiwan Railway Corporation. Manufactured in South Korea by Hyundai Rotem, the trains are used on Local and Fast Local services, which stop at most stations. They entered service on 6 April 2021.