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KTM Class 93
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.
The Class 93 ETS is utilised in the electrified section of the West Coast Line, from JB Sentral 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.
The KTM Class 93 is a custom-built train engineered to high-speed metre gauge operation. Dubbed the "Malaysian Bullet Train", or "Pocket Rocket", it features a streamline sloped head, with better aerodynamic efficiency relative to previous KTM rail classes. It is expected to be one of the fastest trains operating on metre gauge track. Relative to KTM standard meter gauge bogies, special higher strength materials were used in bogie construction. This is done in order to damp and sustain the higher stresses incurred by going at high speed over narrow gauge.
The train uses a standard lightweight aluminum body. The train is capable of starting at 0.7 m/s2 (2.3 ft/s2), thus being able to accelerate from 0 to 160 km/h (99 mph) in two minutes. The speed and width are limited by the narrow, higher speed and wider trains requiring the use of at minimum standard gauge tracks, currently only used in Malaysia by the Rapid KL lines and the Express Rail Link, although the East Coast Rail Link and the proposed Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail would use standard gauge. It is capable of stopping within a minute and away at speed. The rail class also features standard safety systems such as a hotbox alarm system installation, horizontal stabilizer, vehicle health monitoring systems and other advanced safety equipment. Unlike the earlier KTM Class 91, the KTM Class 93 reportedly sources all its components from China, with the exception of the on-board equipment (such as is the ATP) and the traction system which is sourced from the Chinese subsidiary of Bombardier and Siemens respectively.
The mechanical and exterior design of the original Class 93/1 and the newer Class 93/2 are almost identical, the only difference being the exterior livery. Sometimes the train livery are ads.
Standard Class: The seats are arranged in a 2+2 fashion, and have blue seat covers and red headrests. Each seat has a power outlet and a tray table. The train features standard intercity offerings such as luggage racks, a toilet and prayer area within the length of an individual 6-car set. Since these trains operate in a tropical climate, all carriages are fully air conditioned. The trains are also equipped with LTE-enabled WiFi throughout but currently it has not been turned on yet.
Standard Class: The facilities are very similar to those offered on the first batch, with a few improvements. In addition to the transverse seating layout, there are cluster seats which face each other. Such seats have a table between them. The seats have grey seat covers and red headrests. Toilets have changing tables for infants.
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KTM Class 93
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.
The Class 93 ETS is utilised in the electrified section of the West Coast Line, from JB Sentral 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.
The KTM Class 93 is a custom-built train engineered to high-speed metre gauge operation. Dubbed the "Malaysian Bullet Train", or "Pocket Rocket", it features a streamline sloped head, with better aerodynamic efficiency relative to previous KTM rail classes. It is expected to be one of the fastest trains operating on metre gauge track. Relative to KTM standard meter gauge bogies, special higher strength materials were used in bogie construction. This is done in order to damp and sustain the higher stresses incurred by going at high speed over narrow gauge.
The train uses a standard lightweight aluminum body. The train is capable of starting at 0.7 m/s2 (2.3 ft/s2), thus being able to accelerate from 0 to 160 km/h (99 mph) in two minutes. The speed and width are limited by the narrow, higher speed and wider trains requiring the use of at minimum standard gauge tracks, currently only used in Malaysia by the Rapid KL lines and the Express Rail Link, although the East Coast Rail Link and the proposed Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail would use standard gauge. It is capable of stopping within a minute and away at speed. The rail class also features standard safety systems such as a hotbox alarm system installation, horizontal stabilizer, vehicle health monitoring systems and other advanced safety equipment. Unlike the earlier KTM Class 91, the KTM Class 93 reportedly sources all its components from China, with the exception of the on-board equipment (such as is the ATP) and the traction system which is sourced from the Chinese subsidiary of Bombardier and Siemens respectively.
The mechanical and exterior design of the original Class 93/1 and the newer Class 93/2 are almost identical, the only difference being the exterior livery. Sometimes the train livery are ads.
Standard Class: The seats are arranged in a 2+2 fashion, and have blue seat covers and red headrests. Each seat has a power outlet and a tray table. The train features standard intercity offerings such as luggage racks, a toilet and prayer area within the length of an individual 6-car set. Since these trains operate in a tropical climate, all carriages are fully air conditioned. The trains are also equipped with LTE-enabled WiFi throughout but currently it has not been turned on yet.
Standard Class: The facilities are very similar to those offered on the first batch, with a few improvements. In addition to the transverse seating layout, there are cluster seats which face each other. Such seats have a table between them. The seats have grey seat covers and red headrests. Toilets have changing tables for infants.