Taipei Metro C381

Taipei Metro C381
A southbound C381 train approaching Fuxinggang
Interior of C381
In service2012–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries and Taiwan Rolling Stock Company
Built atKobe, Hyōgo, Japan (Kawasaki) and Hsinchu, Taiwan (TRSC)
Constructed2010–2013
Entered service7 October 2012
Number built144 cars (24 sets)
Formation6-car sets
DM1–T–M2+M2–T–DM1
Fleet numbers501/502–547/548
Capacity1914 passengers
OperatorsTaipei Rapid Transit Corporation
DepotsXindian, Beitou
Lines served
Specifications
Car body construction301 L (66 imp gal; 80 US gal) stainless steel
Train length141.42 m (464 ft 0 in)
Car length
  • 23.71 m (77 ft 9 in) (DM1)
  • 23.5 m (77 ft 1 in) (T/M2)
Width3.18 m (10 ft 5 in)
Height3,585 mm (11 ft 9.1 in)
Wheel diameter850–775 mm (33.5–30.5 in) (new–worn)
Maximum speed
  • 90 km/h (56 mph) (design)
  • 80 km/h (50 mph) (service)
Weight
  • 40.1 t (39.5 long tons; 44.2 short tons) (DM1)
  • 34.8 t (34.3 long tons; 38.4 short tons) (T)
  • 39.2 t (38.6 long tons; 43.2 short tons) (M2)
Traction systemMitsubishi Electric MAP-184-75VD139A 2-level IGBTVVVF
Traction motors4 × Mitsubishi MB-5113-A2 175 kW (235 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output2.8 MW (3,800 hp)
Acceleration1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2)
Deceleration
  • 1 m/s2 (2.2 mph/s) (service)
  • 1.3 m/s2 (2.9 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)750 V DC third rail
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
BogiesKawasaki KW-186
Braking system(s)Dynamic braking, friction braking and idling/slip-off prevention
Safety system(s)Alstom MicroCabmatic ATC/ATO with subsystem of ATS
Coupling systemTomlinson
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The Taipei Metro C381 is the fifth and the latest generation of heavy-capacity electric multiple unit trains on the Taipei Metro in Taipei, Taiwan. A total of 144 train cars were jointly built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the Taiwan Rolling Stock Company, and began operation in 2012. They are currently in service on Tamsui–Xinyi line and Songshan–Xindian line.