| Class 93 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) ETS 203 KTM Class 93 at Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station. | |
| In service | 2016–present |
| Manufacturer | CRRC Zhuzhou (initially CSR Zhuzhou) |
| Built at | Zhuzhou, China |
| Constructed | 2013–2018 |
| Number in service |
60 cars (10 sets)
54 cars (9 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 320 (320 seats)[1] ,312(312 seats) |
| Operators | Keretapi Tanah Melayu |
| Depots | Batu Gajah Rail Depot |
| Lines served | West Coast Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length | 140 m (459 ft 3+13⁄16 in) |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2.75 m (9 ft 1⁄4 in) |
| Height | 3,905 mm (12 ft 9+3⁄4 in) |
| Floor height | 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 2 single-leaf doors per side |
| Wheel diameter | 850 mm (33 in) |
| Maximum speed |
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| Weight | 258 t (254 long tons; 284 short tons) |
| Traction system | Siemens SIBAC E951 D1442/310 M5 reaq IGBT–VVVF inverter |
| Traction motors | 16 × Siemens 1TB2004-0GA02 160 kW (210 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor[2] |
| Power output | 2,560 kW (3,430 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line |
| Current collector(s) | Double-arm Z-shaped Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′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 system | AAR |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 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.
- ^ Burthun, M (6 February 2015). "ETS Ipoh-Padang Besar mula operasi Julai ini" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Our Business". Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd.
- ^ "CRRC opens Malaysian rolling stock plant". www.railjournal.com.