KTM Class 91

The Class 91 is a type of electric multiple unit currently operating on Keretapi Tanah Melayu's Electric Train Service (ETS) since 2009. KTMB purchased a total of 5 sets worth RM 240 million from a joint venture between South Korea's Rotem Co. and Japan Mitsubishi Electric Corp in 2008. Each set has six coaches.

Class 91
Class 91 EMUs at Ipoh station.
Stock typeElectric multiple unit (EMU)
In service2009–present
ManufacturerRotem
DesignerMarubeni
Constructed2008-2009
Number built30 cars (5 sets)
Number in service24 cars (4 sets)
Number scrapped6 cars (1 set; accident damage)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Capacity(350 seats)
OperatorsKeretapi Tanah Melayu
DepotsBatu Gajah Rail Depot
Lines servedWest Coast Line
Specifications
Train length132.52 m (434 ft 9+516 in)
Car length
  • 22.26 m (73 ft 38 in) (Mc)
  • 22 m (72 ft 2+18 in) (Tp/M)
Width2.75 m (9 ft 0 in)
Height3.8 m (12 ft 6 in)
Doors2 single-leaf sliding plug doors per side
Maximum speed
  • Service:
  • 145 km/h (90 mph)
  • Design:
  • 160 km/h (100 mph)
Weight231.8 t (228.1 long tons; 255.5 short tons)
Traction systemMitsubishi Electric IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors16 × Mitsubishi Electric MB-5069-B 150 kW (200 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output2,400 kW (3,200 hp)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Coupling systemAAR Knuckle
SeatingTransverse 2+2 layout
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge

All five train sets were designed by the Marubeni Corporation and were built by Hyundai Rotem of Korea and Mitsubishi Electric of Japan. The design of the train sets follows very closely the IE 22000 Class of Ireland's InterCity trains. The major difference between the trainsets in Ireland and those used in Malaysia is that the Irish trainsets are diesel operated and use a broad gauge rail (1,600mm) while Malaysia has a metre gauge (1,000mm) system and are electrically powered.

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