EMU500 series
| Taiwan Railway EMU500 series | |
|---|---|
An EMU500 at Xike in April 2016 | |
Interior of a pre-refurbished EMU500 train in September 2010 | |
| In service | 1995–present |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo, Siemens |
| Constructed | 1995–1997 |
| Number built | 344 |
| Number in service | 336 (as of 2021) |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 20,330 mm (66 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2,853 mm (9 ft 4.3 in) |
| Height | 4,219 mm (13 ft 10.1 in) |
| Entry | Low floor |
| Doors | 3 per side per car |
| Traction system | Original: GTO–VVVF (Siemens) Refurbished: IGBT–VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric) |
| Power output | 2,000 kW (2,700 hp) |
| Tractive effort | 210 kN |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 60 Hz Overhead |
The EMU500 series is a series of electric multiple unit passenger trains operated by Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA). The trains are built as local trains and are used throughout the country's rail network.