KTM Class 92
| Class 92 | |
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A Class 92 EMU Komuter train.
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| In service | March 2012 - Current |
| Manufacturer | CSR Zhuzhou |
| Built at | Zhuzhou, China |
| Constructed | 2010 - 2012 |
| Number built | 228 cars (38 sets) |
| Number in service | 222 cars (37 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 1118 (328 seats) |
| Operator(s) | Keretapi Tanah Melayu |
| Depot(s) | Batu Gajah Rail Depot Sentul Komuter Depot Tanjung Malim Staging Area New Seremban Komuter Depot (Sept 2013) |
| Line(s) served |
Rawang-Seremban Route Batu Caves-Port Klang Route |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length | 138.6 m |
| Car length | 23.7 m (End cars) 22.8 m (Intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2750 mm |
| Height | 3905 mm |
| Floor height | 1100 mm |
| Doors | 3 double-leaf doors per side |
| Articulated sections | none |
| Wheel diameter | 850 mm |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (Design) 120 km/h (Service) |
| Weight | 238 t |
| Traction system |
IGBT-VVVF (Siemens) |
| Power output | 3200 kW of power per unit |
| Transmission | electric |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV, 50 Hz overhead line |
| Current collection method | Double-arm Z-shaped Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | two-pipe regenerative break system |
| Safety system(s) | ETCS, ATP |
| Coupling system | AAR couplers |
| Track gauge | 1 000 mm Metre gauge |
The Class 92 is a type of electric multiple unit operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu on its KTM Komuter services. A total of 38 sets were built by CSR Zhuzhou of China, in 6-car formations. The first EMU has been delivered on the 23rd of September and was expected to operate in revenue service by late December 2011. However, delays in testing led to the subsequent postponement of launch. On 8 March 2012, 4 sets of KTM Class 92 commenced operation and all 38 sets of these KTM Class 92 were in revenue service by July 2012. The KTM Class 92 is the first train in Malaysia to feature a dynamic route map (passenger information system) built into the train. The EMU's complete interior and exterior design is designed by a German design office, Tricon Design AG. The class 92 will be using 65 million euros worth of Siemens made transformers, power converters, traction motors and vehicle control systems.
The Class 92 was procured under a Malaysian Government initiative, National Key Result Area (NKRA) to reduce congestion and improve public transport with a specific RM2 billion allocation to KTMB to improve commuter rail efficiency. A sum of RM 1.894 billion was spent to procure these trains, with the remainder being spent on the improvement of signalling along the Putra-Mid Valley stretch and a ticketing system upgrade.
The class 92 is set to complement and replace the earlier 3 coach class 8x commuter trains. It will operate along the two komuter lines and is expected to service all 53 stations. However, the Rawang-Tanjung Malim route is usually not serviced by this coach. At certain stretches, it will operate at its service operational speed of 120 km/h. During current 15-minute frequency operations, as many as 25 class 92 sets are used while the remaining sets are kept in reserve. In the future (10-minute frequency operations), it is expected for the total maximum of concurrently used sets to increase to 36 with 2 to remain in reserve.
During festivities, the KTM Class 92 is used for special services. Special services typically occur during occasions such as the "homecoming" exodus, saw class 92 sets operating intercity routes, such as the KL Sentral-Ipoh route complementing the ETS train service. In other festivities, such as the festival of Thaipusam, the class 92 also provides service from Ipoh direct to Batu Caves.
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