Global InformationEMU1200 series information
| EMU1200 series | |
|---|---|
 An EMU1200 at Taichung Station | |
| In service | EMU200: 1987–2004 EMU1200: 2002–2022 |
| Manufacturer | EMU200: Union Carriage & Wagon EMU1200: Taiwan Rolling Stock Company |
| Constructed | 1986–1987 |
| Entered service | 1987 |
| Refurbished | 2002-2004 |
| Scrapped | 2022 |
| Number built | 33 |
| Number in service | 0 (1 set/9 cars in operational condition) |
| Number preserved | 2 to be preserved |
| Number scrapped | 6 |
| Formation | 3 cars per set/3 sets per train |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2.88 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 4.17 m (13 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 2 × 2 per car |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor–chopper control (GEC Traction) |
| Traction motors | 24 × 125 kW (168 hp) G316BY DC motor (GEC Traction) |
| Power output | 3 MW (4,000 hp) |
| Tractive effort | 27,600 kN (6,200,000 lbf) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 60 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The EMU1200 series is a series of electric multiple unit passenger trains operated by Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA). The train was originally known as the EMU200 series until all of its cars were refurbished between 2002 and 2004. It is one of the trains that are used for the Tze-Chiang Limited Express.