chapter 7 rolling stock
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chapter 7 rolling stock
ROLLING STOCK CHAPTER 7 ROLLING STOCK 7.1. Rolling Stock 7.1.1. Characteristic of Rolling Stock (a) Progress of rolling stock technology The Tokaido Shinaksen, which started commercial service in 1964 with a fleet of Series 0 cars, introduced double-decker in 1985 on different Shinkansen lines as well as Series 100 cars featuring a new interior design to further improve the level of service and ride comfort. In 1992, the advent of Series 300 cars that run at a maximum speed of 270 km/h made a remarkable technological breakthrough with the adoption of AC traction motors and significantly lighter car bodies. Series 300 Nozomi trains connect Tokyo and Shin-Osaka in two hours and thirty minuts (drastically cutting the travel time between Japan’s two largest cities) , and their introduction represented the dawn of second-generation Shinkanasen technology. Since that time, 300X test cars have recorded a maximum speed of 443 km/h, the fastest of any rail-guided train in Japan. Technological development has been continuously promoted to further improve Shinkasnen trains, with one of the results being the implementation of Series 500 cars reaching maximum speeds of 300 km/h on the Sanyo Shinkansen section. Series 700 cars, introduced in 1999, incorporate the technologies of Series 500 and 300X cars based on those of Series 300 cars to realize a higher level of passenger comfort and harmony with the environment. Based on the high potential of the 700 series, Series N700 cars have greatly improved the features of high speed, comfort and energy saving while ensuring environmental friendliness. (b) Increased train speed and improved riding comfort The performance of Shinaksen cars has improved markedly thanks to advances in power electronics and semiconductors, the significant reduction of car weight and the implementation of streamlined car design based on aerodynamics. The progress of power electronics has brought about a major change in control systems. Together with the reduced vehicle weight, it has helped to increase train speed and decrease power consumption. In addition, the improvement of curving performance through an in-depth analysis of vehicle motion, the development of active suspension to reduce vehicle vibration, progress in sensor technologies and the development of advanced new airconditioning equipment have contributed much to the reduction of noise in the passenger room and the improvement in riding comfort and train running stability. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 1/35 ROLLING STOCK Technological progress (Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen) Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 2/35 ROLLING STOCK (c) Importance of comprehensive technology development Since rolling stock technology for high-speed railways progress hand in hand with the related wayside facilities and technologies, their component technologies are interrelated. Therefore, developing practical rolling stock technology calls for comprehensive research and development, not only for rolling stock but also for related facilities and technologies. Themes of technological innovation in the Shinkansen 7.1.2. Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) System (a) Adoption of EMU system Until the advent of the Shinakansen, the concentrated traction system, in which the train is hauled by a locomotive, was employed for most high-speed railways. In the development of the Tokaido Shinkansen, in contrast, the EMU system was adopted. The system employs a distributed traction system in which all the cars of a train are equipped with traction motors to lighten the axle load, reduce noise and vibration, cut the cost of maintenance (because of less impact on the track) and increase the reliability of train operation (at train speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)). (b) Superiority of distributed traction system The distributed traction system requires less traction effort per axle than the concentrated traction system. This means that the wheels of a train employing the distributed traction system do not slip easily even when the axle load is decreased and the motor output is increased. For a high-speed railway, decreasing the vehicle weight is extremely important from the viewpoint of reducing ground vibration and improving the acceleration/deceleration performance of the train. In recent years, the progress of Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 3/35 ROLLING STOCK technology for reducing the size and weight of electrical and electrical products is especially remarkable. It may be said, therefore, that the combination of the distributed traction system and the recent technological progress has contributed much to the progress of the Shinkansen. High-speed railways in Europe employed the concentrated traction system at first. Today, however, the German ICE and the French TGV have made a changeover to the distributed traction system. In view of this, it is evident that the initial choice made for the Japanese Shinkansen was a wise one. Concept of distributed traction system Progress of distributed traction system Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 4/35 ROLLING STOCK (c) The Shinkansen – today’s best high-speed railway The Shinkansen started as a high-speed railway which ran through Japan’s most densely-populated and industrialized area. Since then, the best has always been demanded of it in every respect – safety, reliability, mass transportation, highdensity transportation, environmental friendliness and riding comfort. In order to enable the Shinkansen to remain viable amidst intense competition with the airplane and other types of transportation, the utmost effort has been made on a continuing basis to develop new and improved technologies. Thus, the Shinkansen has always been kept up-to-date and at its best possible level. (d) Ensuring high efficiency and stable profits Employing the EMU system enabled the Shinkansen to meet the needs of its users, and also enabled a wide selection of transportation formats. Trains can be split up and joined together, and formed into long or short trains, all the while ensuring top running performance. The Shinkansen also features a highly reliable operational management system. This system enables trains to be operated at intervals as short as 3 minutes and up to 15 trains to be operated on a line every hour. Even while assuring this high level of running performance, the energy-efficiency of the Shinkansen makes it possible to dramatically decrease energy consumption. These facts demonstrate how efficient the Shinkansen high-speed railway system is. The ability to efficiently operate trains in accordance with and to reduce energy consumption reduces operating costs. Combined with reductions in maintenance costs, the Shinkansen is a truly superb rail system, ensuring consistent profits for its operators. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 5/35 ROLLING STOCK Electricity consumption Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 6/35 ROLLING STOCK Competence for high-speed railway 7.1.3. Carbody Carbody The carbody of the Shinkansen meets safety requirements in both its strength and durability, while being lightweight enough for a high-speed train. It is constructed to provide both high riding comfort and a quiet interior to its passengers. In addition to these basic ―living space‖ properties, it also feature a large cross-section to allow for flexible layout. Carbody cross-section The carbody has a large cross section than the world’s other high-speed rail systems. In terms of the rolling stock gauge, the carbody is 3,400 mm (11 ft) in width and 4,500 mm (15 ft) in height from the rail top. Therefore,, it normally permits a layout of five seats (2+3) per row. In addition, it is possible to build a bi-level car within the height limit such as in Series E1 and E4. Lightweight structure through aluminum body Recent Shinkansen cars employ an aluminum alloy body. This is because aluminum alloy is comparatively light, and is thus advantageous for reducing the carbody weight Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 7/35 ROLLING STOCK and thereby increasing the car speed. The most common carbody of the Shinkansen is made of hollow, extrusion-formed aluminum alloy members. This carbody does not require any support pillars. Since the aluminum-alloy carbody is comparatively easy to build and has boog soundproofing performance, it has come to be widely used for many new Shinkansen cars (the 700 and subsequent series). Structure and features of the latest Shinkansen carbody Shape of the end cars Much consideration is given to aerodynamics when designing the carbody of Shinkansen trains. First of all, the entire carbody is made sleek. The nose is shaped to minimize air resistance and pressure change when the train runs into a tunnel. Even when the train runs with the nose at the rear end, it is free from rolling. Since the underfloor profile also affects air resistance, it is made as smooth and flush as possible. On the roof only, parts that are absolutely necessary (e.g. the pantograph cover) are installed so as to minimize sources of noise. Even the pantographs are compact in size and simple in design. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 8/35 ROLLING STOCK Aerodynamic design (Series N700) Front obstruction guard Sinkansen tracks are completely grade-separated and have no level crossing. In addition, the entry of unauthorized persons onto the tracks is strictly prohibited by low. For a high-speed railway, it is especially important to eliminate all possible causes of collision. Each Shinkansen train is equipped with an obstruction guard at the front end to minimize the impact of collision with obstructions (animals, accidentally fallen items etc.) weighing up to several hundred kilograms. This guard absorbs the energy of the collision and thereby protects the front end of the carbody. The construction of the front obstruction guard, which has been used since the opening of the Shinaksen, has proven effective for this purpose. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 9/35 ROLLING STOCK Front obstruction guard (Series 300) The photos of some of the series of the rolling stock of Japan are given below. E1 Series: E2 Series: E3 Series: Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 10/35 ROLLING STOCK E5 Series: E4 Series: E6 Series: 7.1.4. Bogie and enhanced riding comfort Bolsterless bogies and improved running performance The Shinkansen employs bolsterless bogies. Formerly the bogie frame was provided with a bolster on the top give suitable rotational resistance between the bogie and carbody so that the carbody weight was applied gently to the air springs. The bogies for the Series 300 and later are not provided with bolsters, and the carbody is supported directly by air springs. The rubber used for these air springs is capable of standing comparatively large deformation. This is intended to reduce the carbody weight and improve the running performance in curved sections. The elimination of the bolster has simplified the bogie construction, reduced its weight and improved running performance. Other improvements made to the conventional bogie construction include the use of a smaller-diameter wheel, a hollow axle and weight of a bogie, including the motor, has decreased from about 10 tons (22,000 lbs) to about 7 tons (15,000 ibs). Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 11/35 ROLLING STOCK Bolsterless bogie construction (Series 700) Series E2-1000 bogie (with active control) Improving riding comfort – controlled bogie A bogie that is capable of detecting and controlling car vibration was developed and introduced in the Series 500 and subsequent models, with the aim of improving the riding comfort of Shinkansen cars. There are two methods of controlling the vibration of Shinkansen cars: semi-active control and active control. In the first method, the force of a damper installed between the carbody and the bogies is computer-controlled to the optimum value according to the vibration. In the second, a pneumatic actuator is inserted between the carbody and the bogie to move the carbody in the direction opposite to the vibration and thereby control the vibration of the carbody. To make the most of the advantage of each method, active control is employed for some of the Series 500, E2 and E3, and semi-active control is adopted for the Series 300, 500, 700, Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 12/35 ROLLING STOCK N700, E2, E and 800. In addition, for the air springs that support the carbody, a nonlinear spring which hardens when the displacement increases is adopted to make it difficult for bogie vibration to be transmitted to the carbody. This has helped improve riding comfort. Full active control system Full active control system Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 13/35 ROLLING STOCK Semi-active control system Semi-active control system Damper installed between carbody Series 300 and later, a car-end damper is installed at the end of each car to prevent them from rolling. For the Series 700, N700, E2 and E3 a damper to restrain yawing is also installed between the carbodies. I addition, for the Series E2, and later, a precompressed outer bellows is installed between the carbodies to absorb vibration and improve riding comfort. The introduction of a controlled bogie and the control of rolling and yawing by dampers installed between carbodies have improved the riding comfort of the Shinkansen. A Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 14/35 ROLLING STOCK carbody inclining system has been introduced on the Series N700, to further improve the curving performance and riding comfort of the Shinkansen. High-performance dampers to improve riding comfort 7.1.5. Propulsion System-Power and Intelligent Technology Asynchronous motor After the opening of the Shinkansen in 1964, DC traction motors were used for the Series 0, 200 and 100, and their speeds were controlled by a tap-changing method and thruster phase control circuit. The Shinkansen 300 (developed in 1992) and subsequent Shinkansen cars employ asynchronous motors. An asynchronous (AC) motor is more compact, has a higher output and is lighter than a DC motor. Despite the fact that the asynchronous motor generates higher output, its weight is less than half that of a DC motor. The AC motor is extremely easy to maintain. The AC motors is extremely easy to maintain. The AC motors that are now in use only require overhaul about every 3 million km (1.9 million miles) of train operation. This means that despite the large number of AC motors, they do not cause a bottleneck in vehicle maintenance. In fact, these motors almost never break down. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 15/35 ROLLING STOCK Comparison between DC motor and AC motor Type and output of motor and maximum speed Ope ning Year JR Series To kai Nishin Higashinih Kyus ihon on hu ○ ○ 1986 Series 100 ○ ○ 1964 Series 0 Traction motor DC traction motor 1982 Series 200 1992 Series 400 Circuit control system Maximu Output of m motor Speed Tachanging method 185KW Thyristor phase control circuit 230KW 210KW 1992 Series 300 ○ ○ 300KW 1997 Series 500 ○ 285KW 1999 Series 700 ○ ○ Series 2000 700, 7000 ○ ○ 2004 Series 800 2007 Series N700 ○ ○ 1997 Series E2 ○ 1997 Series E3 ○ 2002 Series E2, 1000 Asynchr onous VVVF (AC) motor 275KW 230 km/h 240 km/h 270 km/h 300 km/h 285 km/h 260 km/h 305KW 300 km/h 300KW 275 km/h ○ Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - 220 km/h Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 16/35 ROLLING STOCK Series E3, 1000 Series E1 1994 (MAX) Series E4 1997 (MAX) 1999 ○ ○ 410KW ○ 420KW Main circuit control system (converter-inverter control system) Single-phase AC power is fed from the catenary. This unstable power-supply current is first stepped down by a transformer and converted into a stable DC power supply by means of a power converter. It is then subjected to high-speed switching by an inverter to control the voltage and frequency (variable voltage and variable frequency, or VVVF) and drive the asynchronous motor. This converter-inverter system drives the asynchronous traction motors of the Shinkansen. To perform high-speed switching, the control equipment incorporates power transistor modules, including a high-capacity semiconductor element, GTO thyristor and IGBT. Thus, Japan’s advanced semiconductor and power-electronics technologies have contributed enormously to the development of the sophisticated driving and control systems of the Shinkansen. Main circuit control system Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 17/35 240 km/h ROLLING STOCK Typical GTO, IGBT Regenerative braking and energy saving The converter system uses the motor as a generator during braking. Namely, it performs reverse control to generate an AC current of commercial frequency and returns it to the catenary (regenerative braking). All early Shinkansen trains consisted of motor cars only. With the improvement in adhesion performance by the adoption of an asynchronous motor, however, the ratio of motor cars to trailing cars in a train set of the Series E1, for example, is now 1:1 (6 motor cars and 6 trailing cars). In order to secure the same braking performance as a train consisting entirely of motor cars, the present Shinkansen cars use air supplement control that controls the brakes of the motor cars and trailing cars simultaneously. In the high-speed range, the regenerative brakes of the motor cars are fully utilized, whereas the mechanical brakes of the trailing cars are not used. In the low-speed range, the mechanical brakes of the trailing cars are applied only when the regenerative braking capacity alone is insufficient. By increasing the regenerative braking capacity, is has become possible to save energy and reduce the burden of the mechanical brakes. This in turn has reduced the amount of wear of the lining and other parts of the mechanical brakes. In addition, a slide-detection device is provided, which releases the brakes and then reapplies then in the event of a (wheel) slide or (wheel) skid. Brake combination (Series N700) No. Type System 1 Electric Brake Regenerative Brake Mechanical Wheel Disk Brake Brake The use of regenerative braking helps to reduce electricity consumption. 2 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 18/35 ROLLING STOCK Regenerative brake Control of power factor 1 The power factor is controlled to become almost 1 (i.e. the voltage and current are in the same phase) at the pantograph contact point. This allows a reduction of the amperage in the catenary. Powering performance curve and deceleration of Series 700 are shown in the following figures. Acceleration/Traction Force Train Type: Series 700 Composition: 12M4T Total Weight of Train: 784t Speed V (km/h) Powering performance curve of Series 700 Deceleration (km/h/s) Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 19/35 ROLLING STOCK Speed (km/h) Deceleration of Series 700 7.1.6. Noise Reduction Reduced number of pantographs Pantographs are the predominant source of Shinkansen-induced noise. Therefore, reducing the number of pantographs is an effective way of reducing total noise. With this I mind, studies have been varied out to minimize the number of pantographs per train. Since a high-voltage bus is passed through on the roofs of all cars of a train, just two pantographs are sufficient even for a 16-car train. This helps reduce not only the noise but also the adverse effect of contact loss. Single-arm pantographs are employed to reduce aerodynamic noise. In addition, the conventional pantograph cover has been modified to reduce noise. Reduction of noise-making pantographs Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 20/35 ROLLING STOCK Reduced vehicle weight Shinkansen operators have worked actively to reduce the weight of Shinkansen cars so as to reduce their running noise and improve their riding comfort, even in sections constructed on poor subsoil. As a result, a 16-car train (400 m (1,310 ft) in length) is as much as 260 tons (573,300 lbs) lighter than a train of the formation used when the Shinkansen was opened. The axle weight has been reduced from 16 tons (35,000 lbs) to 1.4 tons (25,000 lbs). This has brought about a number of favorable results, including energy savings and improved acceleration. Continual weight reduction Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 21/35 ROLLING STOCK Technique for noise reduction Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 22/35 ROLLING STOCK Energy for running Thanks to the reduction of vehicle weight and air resistance and the use of a regenerative braking system, the energy required for the operation of recent Shinkasen cars has been dramatically reduced. This is despite the fact that train speeds have continually increased. The Series N700 runs on 34% less energy and emits 16% less CO2. Thus, the Shinkasen has been significantly improved in both promptness and energy efficiency. Energy required for the 515 km (320 miles) Journey between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka Adhesion control and running stability In order for a wheel-to-rail system to attain stable operation, it is important to keep the wheels from slipping. Within a train formation, it is known that slipping does not happen to all the wheels uniformly, but most commonly occurs with the leading car and cars near the leading car. In a Shinkansen train, this phenomenon is monitored quantitatively to adjust the braking force for each car. This allows extremely stable running. In this slip respect, a locomotive-hauled train has a disadvantage since the slip occurs in the locomotive where the train’s motive power is concentrated. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 23/35 ROLLING STOCK Adhesion control High-speed running performance An experimental Shinkansen train made a new speed record of 443 km/h (275 mph) in 1996. Because of the stringent environmental standards for the wayside and the limitations created by nonlinear tracks (small radius of curvature), the maximum speed of the Shinaknsen is set at 270 km/h (168 mph) to 300 km/h (186 mph). If more favorable field conditions are offered by a new route or the like, it is possible to raise the maximum speed can be raised. JR East has already carried out many running and other tests, and is expected to start revenue-earning operation of trains at a maximum speed of 360 km/h (224 mph) on the Tohoku and possibly other Shinkansen in the near future. Gradient running performance Since vehicle performance is planned for each individual section, it normally differs from one section to another. Even through the Shinkansen is generally free of steep hills, the vehicles have good gradient running performance. The Series E2 was developed exclusively for the Hokuriku (Nagano) Shinkansen. It is capable of running at high speeds through the TakasakiKaruizawa section, which has a length of about 30 km (17 miles) and a steep gradient of 3%. This has been made possible through the reduction of running resistance and the development of advanced control systems, a holding regenerative brake applied on downward slopes and a number of other new technologies. Advanced new technologies developed for the Shinkansen have increased train speeds and improved gradient running performance. Item Series 800 Series E2 Motor car composition 6M 6M2T Rated output 6,600kW 7,200kW Vehicle weight 294t (648,000 365.9t Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Remarks Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 24/35 ROLLING STOCK lbs) Starting acceleration 2.5km/h (1.6mph/s) (807,000ibs) 1.6km/h (1.0mph/s) Starting acceleration of Series 0 is one before improvement in current limiting value Equilibrium speed on 377km/h 300km/h Open section, tangent flat track (234mph) (186mph) 195km/h 170km/h Equilibrium speed on (121mph) or (106mph) or Open section 3.5% track more more i) Reduction to 76% of that of Series 0, ii) 0.3% gradient, iii) Open section, 3.5% gradient, iv) Tunnel section, 3% gradient Amidst the mountainous terrain of the Hokuriku and Kyushu areas, the Shinkansen shines on steep grades. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 25/35 ROLLING STOCK 7.1.7. Train formation Train formation for each Shinkansen is as follows. Series 0, 200 Series 300 Series 500 Series 700 Series 800 Series 400 Series E1 Series E2 Series E3 Series E4 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 26/35 ROLLING STOCK 7.1.8. Amenities, Comfort and Convenience The interior of each Shinkansen car is an open, bright and comfortable space. Standard class cars are equipped with five (2 + 3) seats per row and first class cars with four (2 + 2) seats per row. The space between seats in contiguous rows is 1,040 mm (3 ft 4 15/16 in) for standard class and 1,160 mm (3 ft 9 11/16 in) for first class. All seats can be reclined and turned around. The vestibule areas are equipped with toilets, washbasins, telephones, vending machines and so on. For physically handicapped persons, specially designated benches, toilets, washbasins and private compartments are also provided. Careful consideration is given to the layout of these facilities. Since the vehicle vestibule is level with the platform, even small children and elderly persons find no difficulty getting on and off the train. Air conditioning and ventilation equipment The ventilation equipment of the Shinkansen is specially designed not to be influenced by pressure changes. Since the ventilating capacity is very high, an air conditioning system sufficient even for hot summers is installed. In accordance with the hot, humid climate of Japan, the air conditioning system is a two-stage cooling type that does not require much duct space. The air conditioning and ventilation system has been proven to be extremely energy efficient, and exhibits stable performance. These recently developed types of system employ an air outlet setup that supplies air to the passenger area from under the luggage rack instead of the ceiling. Some of them are also provided with downward air outlets in the upper window sills. These improvements have eliminated the temperature difference from one place to another in the same passenger cabin, contributing to better riding comfort. Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 27/35 ROLLING STOCK Air-conditioning and ventilation (Series 700) Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 28/35 ROLLING STOCK General arrangement – Cab Car (Regular Coach Accommodation) Series 700 General arrangement – Club Car (Fist Class Coach Accommodation) Series 700 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 29/35 ROLLING STOCK Series 800 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 30/35 ROLLING STOCK Among the high-speed railways, the Japanese Shinkansen (Series 500 & Series N700); the French TGV Series, Thalys, and Eurostar; the German ICE3, the Spanish AVE, the Korean KTX, the Taiwanese Series 700T, the Chinese CRH are operating at the world’s highest speed of 300 to 350 km/h. It is impossible to conduct tests for all imaginable railway accidents because it is impossible to re-create all operating conditions that a railway may face. Therefore, railway technology is constantly being improved. That explains why railway is known as empirical engineering. To pursue maximum safety, it is advisable to adopt technologies that have been proven. 7.1.9 Rolling Stock on THSRC THSR 700T Two THSR 700T trains at Zuoying All 30 trainsets used on THSR are Electric multiple units (EMUs) of the 700T series, supplied by a consortium led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. THSRC considered ordering an additional six to twelve trains in November 2008 to cope with increased demand expected by 2011. The THSR 700T type is based on the 700 Series Shinkansen train used by JR Central and JR West in Japan. This marked the first time Shinkansen technology had been exported to a foreign country. The trains had to be adapted for Taiwanese climate conditions, had to meet European specifications—including additional safety measures—and the nose shape was optimised for tunnels wider than those in Japan. The maximum service speed of the trains was raised from the 700 Series Shinkansen's 285 to 300 km/h (177 to 186 mph). The 12 cars of a 700T train are grouped in three traction units with three power cars and one trailer each, providing 10.26 MW of power; both end cars are trailers to avoid slip on powered bogies. The train is 304 m (997 ft) long and has a mass of 503 t (554 short tons) when empty. The trains have a passenger capacity of 989 seats in two classes: 66 seats in 2+2 configuration in the single Business Car and 923 in 2+3 configuration in the eleven Standard Cars. The per capita energy consumption of a fully loaded 700T train is 16% of that of private cars and half that of buses; carbon dioxide emissions are 11% of private cars and a quarter that of buses. 7.1.10 Rolling Stock for High speed Rail Kerala Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 31/35 ROLLING STOCK 1) It is recommended to select EMU (Electronic Multiple Unit) for HSR because it will enable full use of the floor area of a train for passengers, and thus increase the transportation efficiency. This also has the effect of minimizing the design load for construction if EMU for HSR are chosen. Moreover, this choice would allow a cost reduction. 2) In a view of cost effectiveness it will be preferable to adopt the specifications without changing those of trains that are already operational in other countries (the design of the color of the body and interior and the types of fabric for seating may be selected without additional cost) and to adopt the propulsion system which has reduced mechanical systems for decreasing potential malfunction and minimizing maintenance costs. 3) Specification of Rolling Stock Series N700(Shinkansen) Series No. N700 Train formation 14M2T (3M1T X 2unites, 4M X 2unites) Overall length (16 cars) Seating Capacity (First / standard class 404.7 m 1,323 (200 / 1,123) 25kV – 60 Hz Electric System Maximum service speed 300 km/h Starting acceleration 2.6 km/h/s Carbody: Material Length; (Leading car) (Intermediate car) Width Height; (Single level) Bogie center distance Bogie: Suspension Gauge Wheel diameter Wheel base Vibration control device Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Aluminum alloy 27,350 mm 25,000 mm 3,360 mm 3,600 mm, 3,500 mm 17,500 mm Bolsterless Air-spring 1,435 mm 860 mm 2,500 mm Yes Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 32/35 ROLLING STOCK Series No. N700 Train output 17,080 Kw Traction motor: Type Asynchronous Rating output 305kW x 56sets Converter – Inverter PWM control Powering: Circuit control Element adopted IGBT Braking: AC regenerative brake M: 56 axles Eddy current brake Not used Air brake (axle disk) Not used Air brake (wheel disk) M/T: 2 sets/axle Pantographs type (sets/train) Single arm low noise type x2 Air conditioning equipment (sets/car) Under-floor Semi-centralized x 2 Ventilation system Continuous, Pressure sealed ATC system Double-frequency combination (Digital ATC) The above specification is for 16 Car trains. However, Kerala High Speed will need only 8 car trains due to the PHPDT being comparatively less than Japan and Taiwan. Even ultimately, it may require only 12 car trains for catering to the demand. Hence for KHSR, some modification will be needed as done on Shinkansen trains for Taiwan high speed trains. The modifications will be needed as per the changed climate conditions for having the effective ventilation systems etc. Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Train Formation of Series N700 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 33/35 ROLLING STOCK Km /h M inutes α 300 Pass through turnout 230sec 200 5 Pass through turnout Lost tim e (about 1.5 m inutes) 100 6 324sec Lost tim e (about1.5 m inutes) 4 3 170sec 2 1 0 10 11.9Km 20 18.78Km (case of Taiw an) -10 6.6Km Run Curve (Speed-Distance Curve) of Series N700 An image of the rolling stock (JR Tokai N700 series) 7.1.11 Depot and Workshop 1) Car depot with workshop should be constructed at Thiruvananthapuram, which is a terminal station of the line. 2) It is preferable to construct a small depot at Ernakulam also. Major Features of Depot and Workshop Daily inspection facilities shall be installed at Trivandrum and ErnakulamDepots and daily, regular inspection and dismantling facilities shall be installed at both thse depot. The number of storage tracks at Trivandrum and Ernakulam depot will have 6, and 3 Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 34/35 ROLLING STOCK respectively. Land for stabling lines and maintenance facilities for future increase of train sets should be reserved. Typical layout of depot is shown in below. N o overhead contact line M aintenance tracks Length of train + 50m Length of train + 50m D aily inspection shed Length of train + 50m Storage tracks (Effective length + 100m ) W heel Lather Shop Length of train + 50m Typical Layout of Depot Kerala High Speed Rail between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam - Pre Feasibility Report – Sept 2011 35/35