The Hong Kong Subway Company issued a notice on July 22nd that it made the largest subway train purchase ever; it will buy 93 subway trains (744 train cars) from the Qingdao Locomotive Company.This is not only the largest purchase in history of HK subway, but also in whole China. The trains will be used in the subway of urban area of HK, as scheduled, the first train will be delivered in 2018, and all 93 trains will be delivered by 2023.
As one of the most successful subway operators in world, the HK Subway Company selects subway train manufacturers with extremely high standards; HK is the market with the highest subway entrance threshold. The fact that Qingdao Sifang won the bid means the domestic subway train manufacturer entered the high-end subway market of the world.
The trains will be equipped with more advanced operation system and devices, as well as new functions, such as the new generation of lighting system for better dimensional feeling; a new dynamic roadmap introduced to provide more info to passengers; a ring handle equipped to let standing passengers grab tighter, and a hoisting ring handle will be made of soft materials and fit for ergonomics and fashion standard to make passengers feel more comfortable. (Lin Gang)
[Subway train made by Qingdao Sifang Locomotive Company.