In service 2012–present Built at Taiwan Number built 144 vehicles (24 sets) | Manufacturer Kawasaki and TRSC Constructed 2010–2013 | |
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Formation 3 x 2–cars per train set | ||
The Taipei Metro C381 is the fifth and latest generation of electric multiple units on the Taipei Metro in Taipei, Taiwan. They are designed to increase the capacity of the expanded network with the opening of the Xinyi Line and Songshan Line.
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A total of 24 6-car C381 trains have been ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company and TRSC in 2010 and began operation in 2012. They are currently in service on Line 2 and Line 3.
Exterior
The train has a modified front design with two stripes of blue and includes the Taipei Metro logo. Unlike previous trains, the front face has an emergency door at its center, featuring a translucent window. Replacing the four ribbon barriers on previous Taipei Metro trains, the gangway connections have four small rectangular fall-prevention barriers, while each carriage has two similar fall-prevention barriers.
Interior
The interior gangway connections are modified versions of Taiwan Railways Administration EMU800 series trains that have a similar design. The primary modification added LCD screens similar to those used on newer Japanese commuter and subway trains.
Train formation
The train numbers range from 501/502 to 547/548.