In 2015, the MTR purchased 93 eight-car China Qingdao quadrilateral trains (commonly known as Q-Trains) to gradually replace the inch modern M-Train trains (commonly known as M-Trains) used on the current urban lines, which are currently in the testing phase.
The railway page pointed out that the first M-Train has been retired this Sunday (11th), and it is expected that there will be a "tidal wave of retirement". Coming soon to service next month.
MTR said that the new trains will be tested on the Kwun Tong Line since August this year, and the first new train is expected to be put into service within this year when it is completed and approved by the relevant government departments.
As for the M-Train arrangement, the MTR said that it has made detailed decommissioning arrangements, such as decommissioning in batches according to the age of the vehicles and the time they have been put into service, to ensure that reliable train services are maintained.
The railway page "Riders" published an article on Sunday, saying that in the early morning of that day, there was an M-Train heading for the Xiao Ho Wan Depot, becoming the first train to be decommissioned not due to an accident. .
The post also quoted sources, saying that the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department requested the MTR to decommission at least 6 M-Trains by the end of this year, and pointed out that the urban line is currently in a "traffic shortage", and that one or two Q-Trains are expected to be required. It will take a few months, that is, the fastest passenger service will be available in October, and I am worried that the problem of "car shortage" will intensify.
The MTR has not replied whether there are new cars and new trains being tested next month
When MTR responded to the inquiries of "Hong Kong 01", it did not respond to whether the Q-Train could be put into service as soon as next month. It only said that the first new train had already undergone a series of rigorous tests at the depot and the main train line. The test items covered trains. Each device function and parking accuracy, etc.
The MTR said that from August this year, the new train will be tested on the Kwun Tong Line to ensure stable and smooth operation in the future. After the test is completed and the approval of the relevant government departments is obtained, the first new train is expected to be put into service within this year.
Denied EMSD's request to retire 6 old cars by the end of the year
The MTR also denied receiving a request from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department that six M-Trains should be decommissioned by the end of the year, and the source of the post was unclear.
The MTR reiterated that it has purchased 93 new trains to replace the current M-Train, and said that there are a large number of M-Train trains, and detailed decommissioning arrangements for these trains have been made to ensure that the train service can meet the demand for passengers.
According to the plan, the first-generation trains will be retired in batches according to their age and the time when new trains are put into service to maintain reliable train services.
Usable components are recycled after trains are decommissioned
As for the post-decommissioning arrangement of the M-Train, the MTR said that it has entrusted qualified contractors to handle the decommissioned trains through open tenders, including dismantling the recyclable components of the trains, such as seats and batteries, in accordance with the relevant laws and guidelines of the Environmental Protection Department. Can be used while other trains are undergoing maintenance.
MTR will also explore other options to make good use of decommissioned trains.
The M-Train model of the MTR City Line.
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MTR revealed in its results announcement earlier that the batch of new Chinese-made Q-Trains will be equipped with the old signaling system "SACEM system".
The train had an accident during the test at the Kowloon Bay Depot in July this year. At that time, the train was driving in a simulated emergency situation. It was suspected that the passage door between the cab and the carriage was closed during the speed change during the journey, causing a station management officer to end Finger was accidentally caught in the door crack.
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