MTR Hyundai Rotem EMU

Formation

Design and features

• The exterior of these trains is similar to that of the C-trains, including the presence of emergency exits, the first new trains on the ex-KCR network to be so equipped. They are painted in the same livery as those operating on the South Island line. The cab ends, though, show some small differences, including a slightly angled front end and modified headlight cluster.
• Train doors on this stock are more evenly distributed, similar to pre-merger MTR trains. This is especially noticeable in the first class compartment, where the doors are painted yellow to distinguish from standard class. The location of the doors in the first class compartment allow both to be used for normal boarding, which is not possible using the offset arrangement of previous sets.
• Seats near gangway connections are placed horizontally, making room for standing space. The new signaling system will also be compatible with future automatic platform gates on the North-South Corridor.
• Train compartment will be wider than existing trains, increasing capacity.
• All lighting will use LEDs instead of incandescent lighting.
• 27-inch LCD display screen is installed for MTR in-train TV
• Dynamic route maps and improved grab poles
• "Rugby-like" grab pole like Shanghai Metro line 3 and 8 old train’s famous grabpole

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