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Kinki Sharyo SLRV
In service
1996–present
Manufacturer
Kinki Sharyo
Constructed
1996–2013
Entered service
June 14, 1996 (1996-06-14)
Refurbished
2008–2010
Number built
163
Capacity
94 passengers (seated), 274 (crush load) per car[1]
Operators
DART
Specifications
Car body construction
LAHT
Train length
494 ft (150,572 mm)
Car length
123.5 ft (37,643 mm)
Width
8.83 ft (2,692.4 mm)
Height
12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Floor height
Low floor: 16 in (406 mm)
High floor: 39.5 in (1,003 mm)
Platform height
16 in (406 mm)
Entry
Level boarding and steps
Doors
Sliding pocket type; 5 per side[2]
Articulated sections
3 (two articulations)
Wheel diameter
28.0 in (711 mm)
Wheelbase
Motor: 84 in (2,133 mm)
Trailer: 70 in (1,778 mm)
Maximum speed
70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight
140,000 lb (64 t)
Traction system
Original: AEG GTO–VVVF
Upgraded: Toyo Denki IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors
4 × 3-phase AC induction motor
Original: AEG 190 hp (140 kW)
Upgraded: Toyo Denki TDK6482-A 181 hp (135 kW)
Power output
Original: 750 hp (560 kW)
Upgraded: 720 hp (540 kW)
Acceleration
2.3 mph/s (1.0 m/s2)
Deceleration
3 mph/s (1.3 m/s2)
Electric system(s)
Overhead line, 750 V DC
Current collector(s)
Pantograph
UIC classification
Bo′+2′+2'+Bo′
AAR wheel arrangement
B-2-2-B
Minimum turning radius
82 ft (25 m)
Coupling system
Tomlinson/Wabtec
Track gauge
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes/references
[1]
The Kinki Sharyo Super Light Rail Vehicle (SLRV) is a light rail vehicle manufactured by Kinki Sharyo, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and modified jointly by the two companies.[3][4]
^ ab"Kinkisharyo SLRV Technical Data Sheet" (PDF). Retrieved July 4, 2019.
^"DART Rail Facts". Retrieved January 27, 2019.
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