MTR CSR Sifang EMU (XRL)

This article is about the train will be used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. For the train will be used to run on the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tseung Kwan O Line and Island Line, see MTR CSR Sifang EMU (Local).

MTR CSR Sifang EMU

MTR CSR Sifang EMU is a train set purchase by MTR; this EMU will be used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. The train was manufactured by CSR Corporation Limited-Sifang.

The nine 8-car trains will base on CRH380A high-speed EMU technology platform, to maintain its security, reliability, economy, comfort and other technical features, and further enhance the performance of collision, fire, electromagnetic compatibility.

Technical features

• Further improve on collision and fire resistance as well as electromagnetic compatibility and other properties.
• Improved low-resistance shape.
• The optimization of the bogie design and improvement of the interior structure
• Improved bogie
• Noise control: Using a variety of new noise absorption materials and noise barrier technology, EMU speed of 350 km/h inside noise keep in 67-69 db level.
• The axle load still maintained at a level of 15 tonnes (14.8 long tons; 16.5 short tons).
• High-efficiency regenerative braking
• ergonomic passenger interface

Classes

Train will have Standard Class, Business Class and VIP Class.

MTR order information

Reference No. 840
Information	Up to date
Title or Scope	Express Rail Link: Rolling Stock
Anticipated Date of Prequalification Invitation	Completed
Anticipated Date of Prequalification Submission or Category of Work in Approved List	Completed
Anticipated Date for Invitation to Tender	Completed
Anticipated Date of Contract Award	Completed
Tendering Procedure	Selective
Covered by WTO GPA (Y/N)	Y
Estimated Range of Cost / Awarded Value	M5
Total Amount	RMB¥ 34.8 Billion