© trainspo.comOverview of the URC TRTC C301
Discover the TRTC C301, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has been a vital part of Taiwan's urban transit.
Built by URC between 1992 and 1993 for the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, this efficient train boasts a top speed of 90 km/h.
The TRTC C301 operates with a 750 V DC third rail electric system and features a formation of 3 cars, each measuring 23.5 meters in length.
With a width of 3.2 meters and a height of 3.6 meters, it's designed for optimal urban railway performance.
Explore this key piece of Taipei's rapid transit history.
URC TRTC C301 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | URC · 1992–1993 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Car length | 23.5 m77 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 3.2 m10 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in |
Operators of the URC TRTC C301
Railway companies that have operated the TRTC C301, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation | TRTC C301 | Taiwan |
URC TRTC C301 photos
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