LRTA 1200 class

LRTA 1200 class
A 1200 class train near Monumento station in July 2025
Train interior in February 2022
Stock typeLight rail vehicle
In service2006–present
ManufacturersKinki Sharyo and Nippon Sharyo
AssemblyOsaka (Kinki Sharyo) and Toyokawa, Aichi (Nippon Sharyo), Japan
Constructed2005–2006
Entered serviceDecember 11, 2006 (2006-12-11)
Number built48 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in service44 vehicles (11 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
(Mc–M–M–Mc)
Fleet numbers1201–1248
Capacity1,388 per train (272 seats)
OperatorsLRTA (2007–2015)
LRMC (2015–present)
DepotBaclaran
Line served Line 1
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length105.7 m (346 ft 9+2764 in)
Car length
  • 26.35 m (86 ft 5+1332 in) (Mc)
  • 26.5 m (86 ft 11+516 in) (M)
Width2.59 m (8 ft 5+3132 in)
Height3.91 m (12 ft 9+1516 in)
Floor height0.92 m (3 ft 732 in)
Platform height0.69 m (2 ft 3+1164 in)
DoorsDouble-leaf pocket-type; 4 per side
1.5 m × 1.9 m (59 in × 75 in)
Articulated sections2
Wheel diameter660–600 mm (26–24 in) (new–worn)
Wheelbase1.9 m (74+1316 in)
Maximum speed60 km/h (37 mph)
Weight37.4 t (82,000 lb) (Mc)
36.5 t (80,000 lb) (M)
Axle load10.3 t (23,000 lb)
Steep gradient4%
Traction systemMitsubishi Electric MAP-112-15VD171 IGBTVVVF inverter
Traction motors4 × 105 kW (141 hp) 3-phase AC induction
Power output
  • 420 kW (563 hp) per LRV
  • 1.68 MW (2,253 hp) (4 cars)
TransmissionTwo-stage reduction drive
Acceleration1.1 m/s2 (2.46 mph/s)
Deceleration1.3 m/s2 (2.91 mph/s)
Auxiliaries440 V AC IGBT static inverter
110 V DC batteries
HVACRoof-mounted duct-type air conditioning
Electric systems750 V DC overhead catenary
Current collectionSingle-arm pantograph
UIC classificationBo′+2′+Bo′
BogiesInside-frame type
Minimum turning radius25 m (82 ft 0 in)
Braking systemsKnorr-Bremse regenerative and electro-pneumatic
Safety systemsSiemens fixed block ATP/ATS (2007–2022)
Alstom Atlas 100 ETCS-1 with subsystem of ATP (2022–present)
Coupling systemSemi-permanent
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Notes/references
Sourced from unless otherwise noted.

The LRTA 1200 class is the third-generation class of high-floor light rail vehicles (LRV) of the LRT Line 1, built by Kinki Sharyo and Nippon Sharyo. Purchased as part of the second phase of the capacity expansion of the line, the trains entered service in December 2006.