| Class 91 | |
|---|---|
 Class 91 EMUs at Ipoh station. | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit (EMU) |
| In service | 2009–present |
| Manufacturer | Rotem |
| Designer | Marubeni |
| Constructed | 2008-2009 |
| Number built | 30 cars (5 sets) |
| Number in service | 24 cars (4 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 6 cars (1 set; accident damage) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | (350 seats) |
| Operators | Keretapi Tanah Melayu |
| Depots | Batu Gajah Rail Depot |
| Lines served | West Coast Line |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 132.52 m (434 ft 9+5⁄16 in) |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2.75 m (9 ft 0 in) |
| Height | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 2 single-leaf sliding plug doors per side |
| Maximum speed |
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| Weight | 231.8 t (228.1 long tons; 255.5 short tons) |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 16 × Mitsubishi Electric MB-5069-B 150 kW (200 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor[1] |
| Power output | 2,400 kW (3,200 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Coupling system | AAR Knuckle |
| Seating | Transverse 2+2 layout |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
The Class 91 is a type of electric multiple unit currently operating on Keretapi Tanah Melayu's Electric Train Service (ETS) since 2009. KTMB purchased a total of 5 sets worth RM 240 million from a joint venture between South Korea's Rotem Co. and Japan Mitsubishi Electric Corp in 2008. Each set has six coaches.[2]
All five train sets were designed by the Marubeni Corporation and were built by Hyundai Rotem of Korea and Mitsubishi Electric of Japan.[3] The design of the train sets follows very closely the IE 22000 Class of Ireland's InterCity trains. The major difference between the trainsets in Ireland and those used in Malaysia is that the Irish trainsets are diesel operated and use a broad gauge rail (1,600mm) while Malaysia has a metre gauge (1,000mm) system and are electrically powered.[4]
- ^ "Our Business". Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd.
- ^ Kong, Lester (January 22, 2010). "Malaysia to get electric train sets by March". TheStar. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ^ White, Stanley. "Marubeni Gets $67 Million Malaysia Train-Car Order, Nikkei Says". Bloombery. BloomPUB. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
- ^ Kamimura, Sanako. "Order Received for a 30-Car Commuter Express Train in Malaysi" (PDF). Marubeni. Retrieved 19 July 2012.