A1 (Guangzhou Metro car)

The A1 (also known as Guangzhou Metro Line 1 Trains) is a rolling stock built by the Adtranz and Siemens Mobility from 1996 to 1997 for the Line 1, with operation in Guangzhou Metro.[1] They are refurbished from 2021 to 2024 by CRRC Guangzhou Rail Transit Equipment in Dazhou Depot.

A1
Set 1x25-26 departing from Kengkou station on October 13, 2018
Stock typeClass A EMU
In service28 June 1997-present
ManufacturerAdtranz and Siemens Mobility
Built atBerlin, Germany
Constructed1996-1997
Entered service28 June 1997
Refurbished2021–2024 by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive
Number built126
Number in service126
FormationTcp-M-M+M-M-Tcp
Fleet numbers1A01~1A02-1A41~1A42
Capacity310 per car[1]
OperatorsGuangzhou Metro Group
DepotsXilang Depot
Lines served 1 
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminum alloy
Train length139.98 m (459 ft 3 in)
Car length23.54 m (77 ft 3 in)
Width3 m (9 ft 10 in)
Height3.8 m (12 ft 6 in)
DoorsPneumatic doors
Refurbishment: Electric doors
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Traction systemAEG DASU 6 GTO-VVVF[2][3]
Refurbishment: Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric tPower-TN28 IGBT-VVVF
(Set 1x09-10: Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric tPower-TN34; Set 1x21-22: Jiangsu Kingway Rail Equipment WIND-TCM-1B1200FU02)
Traction motorsSiemens Mobility 1TB2010-0GA02 3-phases AC induction motors
(Refurbished set 1x09-10: CRRC Zhuzhou Institute PMSM; Refurbished set 1x21-22: Jiangsu Kingway Rail Equipment WIND-TMM-1T506-659YNJ02 Hybrid-reluctance motor)
AccelerationMaximum 1.0 km/(h⋅s) (0.621 mph/s)[1]
Deceleration1.0 km/(h⋅s) (0.621 mph/s) (service)
1.2 km/(h⋅s) (0.746 mph/s) (emergency)[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Single-arm Pantograph
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′
BogiesDUEWAG or Siemens Mobility SF2100[4]
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

Since 29 December 2002, A1 trains were assigned for service of Line 2 until the A2 trains delivered.

History

edit

On 16 November 1993, the Siemens Mobility awarded the contract to build the rolling stock for the Line 1 of Guangzhou Metro. The first train was delivered on 9 April 1997, entering service on 28 June 1997, with the final train delivered on 15 March 1999.[5]

Details

edit

The design of the A1 is identical to the AC01 and AC02, which are in operation in Shanghai Metro. A1 trains have livery in yellow and red. The train length is about 140m, with car height is 3.8m and width is 3m. The Tcp cars (Trailer car with cab and pantograph) have halogen headlights and every car have five-color indicators originally.[6]

Roster

edit
 
Xilang
Formation 1Axx
(Tcp)
1Bxx
(M1)
1Cxx
(M2)
1Cxx
(M2)
1Bxx
(M1)
1Axx
(Tcp)
Numbers 1A01

1A41
1B01

1B41
1C01

1C41
1C02

1C42
1B02

1B42
1A02

1A42
  • Tcp – Trailer car with pantograph
  • M1 and M2 – Motor car[6]

Modernization

edit

First overhaul

edit

In 2008, A1 trains underwent an overhaul. Set 1x01-02 was the first to be overhauled and backed to service.[7][8] This set's doors were also converted to electric doors.

Refurbishment

edit

The entire fleet was refurbished within a period of three years between 2021 and 2024.[9] The first refurbished train put into service on 30 May 2022.[10]

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d 陈穗九 (1997). "广州地铁一号线车辆" [Guangzhou Metro Line 1 vehicles]. 地铁与轻轨 (in Simplified Chinese) (2). 北京交通大学; 北京城建设计研究总院: 20–25. ISSN 1672-6073.
  2. ^ 胡引娥,程月平 (2003). "广州地铁1号线车辆的牵引逆变器". 机车电传动 (1): 42–44. Archived from the original on 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  3. ^ 张振生 (1999). "DASU6型逆变器". 地铁与轻轨 (1). Peking University; 北京城建设计研究总院: 34–43. ISSN 1672-6073. Archived from the original on 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  4. ^ "First Class Bogies" (PDF). Siemens Mobility. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-07-22.
  5. ^ 梁怿韬 刘勇.【广州地铁20岁】 市民讲述我的地铁记忆 .金羊网.2017-06-27.[2020-04-30]
  6. ^ a b 广州地铁集团有限公司 (2013-12-24). "一号线列车介绍". Archived from the original on 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  7. ^ 广州地铁集团有限公司 (2008-09-19). "1号线首列车完成自主大修,成功下线". Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2018-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ 金羊网 (2008-09-19). "地铁一号线"1号车"完成大修今日下线". 新浪新闻. Archived from the original on 2022-07-24. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
  9. ^ 广州地铁集团有限公司. "A1型车电气系统更新改造项目及车体维修项目". 广州公共资源交易中心. Archived from the original on 2020-07-30.
  10. ^ "广州最"老"地铁上线首列翻新车,有这些惊喜". 羊城晚报金羊网. 2022-06-01. Archived from the original on 2022-06-01.