EMU500 series

Taiwan Railway EMU500 series
An EMU500 at Xike in April 2016
Interior of a pre-refurbished EMU500 train in September 2010
In service1995–present
ManufacturerDaewoo, Siemens
Constructed1995–1997
Number built344
Number in service336 (as of 2021)
Specifications
Train length20,330 mm (66 ft 8 in)
Width2,853 mm (9 ft 4.3 in)
Height4,219 mm (13 ft 10.1 in)
EntryLow floor
Doors3 per side per car
Traction systemOriginal: GTOVVVF (Siemens)
Refurbished: IGBTVVVF (Mitsubishi Electric)
Power output2,000 kW (2,700 hp)
Tractive effort210 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.