KTM Class 93

Class 93
ETS 203 KTM Class 93 at Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station.
In service2016–present
ManufacturerCRRC Zhuzhou (initially CSR Zhuzhou)
Built atZhuzhou, China
Constructed2013–2018
Number in service
  • Total: 114 cars (19 sets)
  • One class configuration:

60 cars (10 sets)

  • Two classes configuration:

54 cars (9 sets)

Formation6 cars per trainset
Capacity320 (320 seats)[1] ,312(312 seats)
OperatorsKeretapi Tanah Melayu
DepotsBatu Gajah Rail Depot
Lines servedWest Coast Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Train length140 m (459 ft 3+1316 in)
Car length
  • 24 m (78 ft 8+78 in) (Mc)
  • 23 m (75 ft 5+12 in) (Tp/M)
Width2.75 m (9 ft 14 in)
Height3,905 mm (12 ft 9+34 in)
Floor height1.1 m (3 ft 7 in)
Doors2 single-leaf doors per side
Wheel diameter850 mm (33 in)
Maximum speed
  • Service:
  • 145 km/h (90 mph)
  • Design:
  • 180 km/h (110 mph)
Weight258 t (254 long tons; 284 short tons)
Traction systemSiemens SIBAC E951 D1442/310 M5 reaq IGBTVVVF inverter
Traction motors16 × Siemens 1TB2004-0GA02 160 kW (210 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor[2]
Power output2,560 kW (3,430 hp)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line
Current collector(s)Double-arm Z-shaped Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Braking system(s)Two-pipe regenerative brake system
Safety system(s)ETCS, ATP
Coupling systemAAR
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge

The Class 93 is a type of electric multiple unit used by Keretapi Tanah Melayu for its intercity Electric Train Service (ETS). A total of 10 sets in 6-car formations have been built and delivered by CRRC Zhuzhou (initially CSR Zhuzhou) of China, with 9 additional sets ordered in 2019 with delivery finished in 2020 (these 9 sets has been branded as ETS2 or 93/2). As per the technology exchange agreement, part of the consignment will be partially assembled in Batu Gajah, Malaysia.[3]

The Class 93 ETS is utilised in the electrified section of the West Coast Line, from Gemas to Padang Besar. It has cut journey times significantly, covering Padang Besar from Kuala Lumpur within four hours and fifteen minutes, with 5 stops at hand, while the Kuala Lumpur-Penang leg can be covered within 3 hours.

Another 9 were ordered in 2019 and delivery finished in 2020. They are branded as ETS 2 and offer a business class coach as well as a redesigned standard class accommodation.

  1. ^ Burthun, M (6 February 2015). "ETS Ipoh-Padang Besar mula operasi Julai ini" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Our Business". Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd.
  3. ^ "CRRC opens Malaysian rolling stock plant". www.railjournal.com.