LRTA 2000 class

LRTA 2000 class
A 2000 class EMU at Araneta Center–Cubao in May 2024
Interior of the train captured in April 2023
Stock typeElectric multiple unit
In service2003–present
ManufacturerRotem and Toshiba
Built atUiwang, South Korea[1]
Constructed2002–2003
Entered serviceApril 5, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-04-05)
Refurbished2021
Number built72 vehicles (18 sets)
Number in service40 vehicles (10 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Mc–M–M–Mc
Fleet numbers2001–2072
Capacity1,628 passengers (232 seats)
OperatorsLight Rail Transit Authority
DepotsSantolan
Lines served Line 2
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length93.2 m (305 ft 9+14 in)
Car length23.3 m (76 ft 5+38 in)
Width3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
Height4.1 m (13 ft 5+38 in)
Floor height1.1 m (3 ft 7+14 in)
Platform height1.1 m (3 ft 7+14 in)
Doors5 sets of 55-inch (1.4 m) double-leaf pocket doors per side
Wheel diameter850–790 mm (33–31 in) (new–worn)
Wheelbase2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph) (design)[2]
60 km/h (37 mph) (service)
Weight
160.1 t (353,000 lb)
  • 41 t (90,000 lb) (Mc)
  • 39.05 t (86,100 lb) (M)
Axle load16.85 t (37,100 lb)
Steep gradient5%
Traction systemToshiba[3]/Woojin[4] IGBTVVVF
Traction motors16 × 120 kW (160 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output1.92 MW (2,570 hp)
TransmissionWestinghouse-Natal (WN) drive
Acceleration1.3 m/s2 (4.3 ft/s2)
Deceleration1.3 m/s2 (4.3 ft/s2) (service)
1.5 m/s2 (4.9 ft/s2) (emergency)
Auxiliaries3,300-volt IGBT PWM static inverter (160 kVA)
110 V DC batteries
HVACCarrier 72FB-400X roof-mounted air-conditioning
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Single-arm pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
BogiesBolsterless type
Braking system(s)Regenerative, rheostatic, and electro-pneumatic
Safety system(s)Siemens[note 1] TBS100 ATO/ATP
Coupling systemShibata close-contact (cab ends)
Semi-permanent (non-cab ends)
SeatingLongitudinal
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Notes/references
Sourced from [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] unless otherwise noted.

The LRTA 2000 class is a class of electric multiple units in operation on the LRT Line 2, manufactured by Rotem and Toshiba.[7]

A total of seventy-two cars configurable to eighteen train sets were manufactured from 2002 to 2003 under the fourth package contract of the initial construction of Line 2.

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  2. ^ "Coming soon: Faster, more modern trains". The Philippine Star. December 25, 2002. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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  8. ^ JICA 2011, p. 3-42.
  9. ^ DOTC & LRTA 2014, p. 9.
  10. ^ Light Rail Transit Authority 2017, p. 15-17.
  11. ^ Light Rail Transit Authority 2020a, p. 59.
  12. ^ Hyundai Rotem 2011, p. 22.
  13. ^ Light Rail Transit Authority 2020b, p. RS-168.


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