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Old Posted Apr 27, 2009, 4:02 AM
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Manufacturer Metro Cammell, Alstom
Built at Washwood Heath, Birmingham, England
Constructed 1979 - 1989 (Phase 1 & 2), 1994 - 1998 (Phase 3)
Refurbishment 1998 - 2001
Number built 762
Formation 8 car set
Capacity 45 seats,
268 standing per car

Operator MTR
Line(s) served Kwun Tong Line
Tsuen Wan Line
Island Line
Tseung Kwan O Line
Disneyland Resort Line

Specifications
Width 3000 mm
Height 3700 mm
Floor height 1100 mm

Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Acceleration 1.0 m/s2
Deceleration service: 1.0 m/s²
emergency 1.4 m/s2

Traction system GTO Chopper control with DC traction motors
Power output 85kW or 114 hp per motor
Voltage 1500 V DC overhead
Braking system(s) Regenerative blend with air brake
Safety system(s) ATC and ATP (All lines except Disneyland Resort Line)
SelTrac (Disneyland Resort Line)
Gauge 1,432 mm (4 ft 8⅜ in)
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