Chapter 2

Rolling stock
functional requirements


(contents)
2.1 Basic Tram Requirements
2.2 Tram design and performance requirements
2.2.1 Tram Assembling
2.2 2 Tram size
2.2.3 Tram loads
2.2.4 Tram Speed
2.2.5 Passenger-carrying Capacity
2.2.6 Noise
2.2.7 Passenger Comfort
2.2.8 Safety Requirements of Fire Resistance
2.2.9 Crash Protection Design
2.2.10 Water Tightness
2.2.11 Aesthetic concept of tram design
2.2.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
2.3 Tram Body Structural
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
2.18

Running Gear
Braking System
Propulsion System
Control System
Doors
Tram Coupling Device and Gangway
Air-conditioning Systems and Ventilation
Cab
Monitoring systems and Driving Recorder
Tram Exterior
Tram Interior
Power Supply Equipment
Auxiliary Power
Emergency Devices
Passenger information systems and telematics

devices
2.19 Accessible Facilities
2.20 On Tram Ticketing and Toll Facilities
2.21 System Interface
2.22 Reliability, Availability, Maintainability
and safety
2.23 System Testing
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2.24 Warranty

2.1
Basic Tram Requirements
1.

Contractors shall propose exterior and interior color style of light rail trams
by considering the urban characteristics of the Kaohsiung area, and sent to
owners for approval.
2.
Trams shall require pilot operation and be a set unit to operate.
3.
The cab shall set up at both ends of the light rail tram.
4.
25m
Turning radius and gradeability shall satisfy the commercial needs of light rail
route. The light rail shall be able to pass through the minimum
horizontal curvature of 25m.
5. 100%
The trams shall be 100% low floor tram.
6. 750V DC
Light rail trams provide the required traction and braking power source
through 750V DC.
7.
Tram sets are required to provide positioning system (GPS), on the main line
and the depot can adopt different positioning
8. 25
The tram design and manufacturing lifetimes are 25 years.
9.
Contractors shall be based on the following criteria to design the light rail:
(1) 25
To ensure the lifetime of tram shall be at least 25 years
(2)
To ensure a high degree of operational reliability
(3)
To ensure a highly safety
(4)
To ensure good comfort during running
(5)
To ensure easy maintenance and low maintenance costs
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(6)
To use modular design
(7)
To ensure all the parts with a height replacement
(8)
To ensure the lowest possibility energy consumption of the tram
10.
Design, manufacture and testing of light rail trams shall be inspected qualified.
11. ISO 14025 (Environmental Product
DeclarationEPD)

The manufacturers shall in accordance with the ISO 14025 (the Environmental
Product Declaration, EPD) with the procedure and requirement of tram design
and development to ensure compliance with the green product design.
12.

Contractors shall have full safety responsibility on all of their equipment,

facilities, systems design, manufacturing, functionality, and performance
usage.
13. 5
Contractors should ensure that five years after the end of the warranty period,
no fear of the spare parts resource.
2.2
Tram design and performance requirements
2.2.1
Tram Assembling
1.
The light rail shall be composed by several articulated body, each body is a
basic mode.
2.

Tram assembling (module length, pivot distance for bogie, articulated body
type, opening gangway, locomotive styling, and dynamic envelope
of curvature route section) shall meet the basic requirements of Kaohsiung's
light rail line infrastructure.
3.
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Light rail tram on the main line track, two-way operation shall have the same
dynamic and static envelope characteristics.
2.2.2
Tram size

1. 2.4m2.65m 2.2.5 (
) 3.8 m
The tram width shall be 2.4m2.65m. The tram length shall be according
to 2.2.5 Passenger-carrying Capacity. The tram height (including air
conditioning and the pantograph is down bow status) shall be less than 3.8
meters, subject to special conditions may appropriate adjustments.
2. 100%
350mm
The low-floor tram of steel low-floor compartment area ratio is 100%. The
distance between the lowest level of entrance and track top shall not greater
than 350mm.
3. 2m 1.7 m
The net clearance height from the compartment floor to the ceiling shall not
less than 2m, and seating area shall not less than 1.7 m.
4.

25 mm
50 mm
75mm

The tram design shall in according with the net clearance between structures
and trams, and the limitation between stations and trams. The
height clearance between the tram floor and the platform surface shall be
within 25mm for the straight alignment station when the tram stops at station.
When the tram door opens, the horizontal clearance shall not exceed 50mm
between the deck edge and the platform edge. The horizontal clearance
for curvature alignment station shall not exceed 75mm between the deck
edge and the platform edge, but need the authority approval.
2.2.3
Tram loads
1. 60 kg
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(1) W0 = ()
W0: the tare weight of a single light rail car (including all equipment).
(2) W1 = W0 +
W1: W0 + All seats occupied.
(3) W2 = W1 + 5 /m2
W2: W1 + orthostatic density 5 passengers/m2.
(4) W3 = W1 + 7 /m2
W3: W1 + orthostatic density 7 passengers/m2.
(5) W4 = W0 +W3 W0x 1.25
W4: Total load of W0+(W3W0)1.25
2. 13
The maximum axle load shall not exceed 13 tons.
2.2.4
Tram Speed
1. 70 Km/h
Operation maximum speed is 70Km /hr.
2. W3 1.3 m/s2
In W3 condition, the acceleration speed is 1.3m/s2 at straight alignment
track.
3. W3
0.8~1.5 m/s2 2.7 m/s2
Under the operation maximum speed and W3 loading condition, the
deceleration speed is between 0.8 to 1.5m/s2 at straight alignment track,
and the deceleration speed of emergency breaking is 2.7m/s2.
4. / 1.3 m/s3

Jerk rate is the change rate of acceleration/deceleration; shall be less than

1.3m/s2. Under the emergency condition, the jerk rate is not restricted.
2.2.5
Passenger-carrying Capacity
1. 5 /m2
250
The total number of people shall not less than 250 when all the seats
filled and standing area of 5 people per m2.
2. 14
The seated and standing ratio shall not less than 1:4.
2.2.6
Noise
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1. ISO3381 ISO3095
The noise testing method shall be in according to ISO3381 and ISO3095 for
inside and outside of the tram, respectively.
2. 1
The measurement of maximum noise values for an empty tram running one
second on a straight track are defined in the following table:
0()
[km/h] Speed
40
60
(All equipment operating)
Unit
dBA
dBA
dBA
Cab
62
67
68
Cabin
64
74
75
1.2m
1.2m
above the
64
75
76
flooring
Gangway
inside the
cabin.
7.5m
1.2m
7.5m

away

from

the

64

78

80

track center and 1.2m above

the track surface.
2.2.7
Passenger Comfort
1.
Trams performance design and operation shall be able to provide a
stable comfortable ride.
2.
Cabin vibration acceleration values are as follows:
(1) 0.4 0.5m/s 20Hz
Vertical direction: 0.4 to 0.5m/s in the 20Hz
(2) 0.32m/s 0.7Hz 10Hz
Vertical and horizontal direction: 0.32m/s from 0.7Hz to 10Hz
3. ISO2631
Ride quality shall meet the ISO2631 standard.
2.2.8
Safety Requirements of Fire Resistance
1.
NFPA 130 EN45545

The tram should be designed to comply with fire safety standards of the
internationally recognized modern rail system, the reference standard shall
not be less than the NFPA 130 or EN45545, and the material selection
should take into account as far as practicable to reduce the potential danger,
especially toxic emissions.
2.
All non-metallic materials and components shall necessary have a low
smoke, halogen-free, flame and retardant properties.
3. (heat load)

The contractors shall provide the heat load table of all non-metallic materials
and inspected certification with signature of a Taiwanese engineer.
4.
Passengers should be able to easily and quickly evacuate from fire or smoke
carbines.
2.2.9
Crash Protection Design
1.
/

Collision events in two light rail trams or between tram and road facilities,
the tram body should be able to protect the passengers; such protection may
be adopted energy absorbing device, or even plastic deformation and / or
body buckling.
2. EN 15227 cat C-IV
Tram structural design shall be collision designed to comply with EN
15227 cat C-IV standard.
3.
The contractors shall use the finite element method to prove
the crashworthiness extent of its design and with signature of a Taiwanese
engineer.
4. W2
The light rail collision verification is to adopt the W2 loading.
5. /(
)
Trams are required to install energy absorbing device, and in the case
of collision / impact, the body without any deformation except the
deformation zone (broken belt).
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6.

Light rail at both lower ends should have the anti-climb parts to avoid two
trams collision and climb over one another.
7.

The tram shall install the cowcatcher at both ends avoiding the miscellaneous
to affect the driving safety. The cowcatcher settings shall be as close as
possible to the rail surface. When the event occurs, allow Cowcatcher
gradually deformation, but does not allow the crack of the fixtures.
2.2.10
Water Tightness
1.

The compartment should have a good water tightness to prevent the water
penetrate into the side walls (including windows and doors), ceilings, floors,
and gangway.
2. IEC61133
The tram body and other external electrical equipment shall comply with the
requirements of IEC61133 for water tight enclosure.
2.2.11
Aesthetic concept of tram design
1. 2.1.1

Contractor shall in accordance with Section 2.1.1 to propose trams

appearance of exterior and interior style & color design. The proposed
document shall ensure that no distortion of the situation with the actual
trams.
2. 3D (sketch)
(rendering) (photo)

Contractors shall submit the 3D simulation drawings of light rail trams. The
proposal shall include sketch, rendering, photo or other methods for
sufficient to clearly present the color selection of the locomotive,
seat configuration, priority seats, wheelchair area, gangway, column, door,
windows, handrails, and pull ring design.
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2.2.12
Electromagnetic compatibility
1.

At normal operation, trams shall prevent and avoid any source of

interference to neighboring facilities; all E&M systems and tram subsystems.
2. EN50121-3-1EN50121-3-2
IEC 61000 EN50121-3

Design and manufacture of all the tram components shall comply with
EN50121-3-1, EN50121-3-2 specification. Electromagnetic compatibility of
all the electronic equipment shall comply with IEC 61000 or EN50121-3
specifications.
3.
The electromagnetism shall be ensured the compatibility for passengers
cardio adjuster.
2.3
Tram Body Structural
1.
General
(1)

The body structure shall consider the static and dynamic loads;
the collision of the driver and passenger protection.
(2) W4
The strength and stiffness design of body structural shall have the light
rail W4 loading standard.
(3)

The body structural shall give priority to the use of weight, low
energy consumption and the lifetime cost of construction materials.
(4) 25
Body and its structural components shall be at least 25 years of fatigue
strength service life.
(5)
Window size and its design should be maximized to accommodate the
shining wide visual effects.
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2.

Body raising and lifting points shall be consistent with the principles of tram
maintenance. Raising and lifting points shall facilitate to renovate the rail at
derailment incident and be easy to recognize at both sides of tram body.
3.
The vibration frequency between the body and hanging system and automotive
facilities shall not interfere with each other.
4. EN 12663
The body structure design and testing shall comply with EN 12 663 standard,
and with signature of a Taiwanese engineer.
5.
In the case of different materials assembled, tram body shall consider
anti-corrosion measure.
2.4
Running Gear
1.
(1)

Running gear is the installation and the equipment that the tram can run
smoothly on track, including traction, braking, suspension,
turning capabilities and others. The different parts can be combined to a set
or separate set of their choice. The combination shall be able to achieve the
requirements of the light rail system function.
(2)

The running gear shall be able to meet the minimum horizontal radius
of curvature, and appropriate support trams, to ensure that the vehicle does
not exceed the dynamic envelope limitation, and meet the comfort needs.
(3)

The running gear shall considerate the vibration and impact stress during
running, and shall avoid the natural frequency of suspension and body
simultaneously
(4)
The running gear shall have the appropriate fatigue life.
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(5)
The running gear shall avoid the derailment.
2.
Bogie
(1) 25
(exceptional stress)(fatigue)
(distortions)(breakages)
The structural design of bogie should be designed with at least 25 years of
service life. The bogie shall not have any permanent distortions and
breakages caused by fatigue due to normal or exceptional stress.
(2) W4
The design load of bogie shall be based on the W4 loading condition.
(3) UIC515-4 UIC615-4 EN

The analysis and testing of bogie frame work shall in accordance with the
UIC 515-4 and UIC615-4 or EN related standard and with signature of a
Taiwanese engineer.
(4) 80 km/h 70 km/h
The maximum design speed of Bogie is 80 km/h, and the running
maximum speed is 70km/h.
(5)

Bogie design and manufacturing has proved acceptably by the light rail or
rail organization, operating on the similar rail environment.
(6)

Contractors design shall be most likely the same for the power bogie
and non-powered bogie parts with interchangeability.
(7) ()

The bogie should be able to use high-pressure hot water or steam cleaning
equipment (regardless of cleaner or not) to clean. The sealing of
the components should have drainage or prevent the water into the sealed.
All bearings should be sufficiently sealed to ensure water and cleaner in
the cleaning process will not link-in.
3.
Suspensions
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(1) (primary suspension)

(secondary suspension)
Tram body structural shall be biaxial bogie support through the primary
suspension system and the secondary suspension system combined.
(2)
The suspension system shall be designed to minimize the spring mass.
(3) (primary suspension) 25m
The primary suspension shall be designed to run on 25m horizontal radius
of curvature.
(4) (WSP)

The natural frequency of suspension system during the operation shall not
cause resonance by loading vibration or non-slip protection (WSP).
(5)

The tram body shall be designed so that maintenance personnel easily

separated the lifting tram body and bogie remaining on the track.
(6)

The frequency of suspension system shall be avoided with the frequency

of tram body or equipment and other installed natural frequency. Avoiding
resonance, noise and vibration in any operating conditions, the abrasion of
any parts are within the acceptable range.
(7) 70km/h

UIC515 UIC518 EN
Suspension system under the operating speed of 70km/h and wheel
abrasion has reached its limitation; tram shall run stable on the track. The
stability of the suspension system shall be consistent with the UIC515
and UIC518 or EN related standards.
4.
Wheels, axles and axle box
(1) UIC EN

The design and manufacture of wheels, axles, axles box

and wheels components shall comply with UIC or EN standards.
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Related components have been proved and accepted by the rail or light rail
systems authorities running on a similar track system environment.
(2)
Safety standards
A. 25m Y/Q < 1.2300m Y/Q < 0.8(Y
Q )
25m curvature radius is Y/Q <1.2; 300m curvature radius is Y/Q <0.8.
(Where Y refers to a lateral load of the wheel, Q refers to the wheel
load)
B. dQ/Qm < 0.6( dQ=Qm =)
dQ / Qm <0.6 (which dQ = wheel load reduction, Qm = the average
wheel load)
5. (Wheel Flange Lubrication Device)

Wheel Flange Lubrication Device shall be installed to reduce the noise

and wheel flange abrasion.
6.
Motor and gear
(1)
Contractors shall pay particular attention to the fixed support safety for
traction motor and gear.
(2)

Traction motor replacement shall be done from the bogie below that
without lifting the tram body and removing the bogie, or done from the
bogie above after bogie separated from tram body.
2.5
Braking System
1.
General
(1)

Trams shall be equipped both independent and coordinated with the power
and friction braking systems to provide a tram braking required in the
normal operating situation. The braking system shall require providing
emergency brake in the emergency brake mechanism.
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(2)

The braking system shall be designed to assume that the friction brake can
still automatically provide full braking function when the power breaks
fail.
(3) (W3)

Enabling trams to remain stationary, the parking brake must state the
maximum gradient, the train loaded with W3 loading and power failure.
(4)
Trams must be equipped with the Sand-blasting apparatus.
(5)
Brake order priority shall higher than traction order.
(6)
Braking force automatically adjusts according to tram load.
(7) EN 13452-1 EN 13452-2 IEC EN

The brake system shall comply with EN 13452-1 and EN 13452-2 or other
IEC or EN standards.
2. ()
Power brakes (regenerative and resistance)
(1)

In braking, the power brake is priority than the friction brake and takes
advantage of its ability to achieve operational braking in every breaking
system.
(2)

Using of the regenerative braking shall prevent abrasion and

energy consumption. If the regenerative braking is not workable, the
energy generated for the brake shall be transferred to the
resistor consumption.
(3) 2/3
Throughout the deceleration phase, power brakes shall provide at least 2/3
of the operation breaking force.
(4) IEC60322

The braking resistor shall be consistent with the IEC60322 standard. The
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needed of total power braking shall not compromise in the case of

renewable electricity.
(5)

Resistor shall be as natural ventilation, but if need to use forced ventilation,

the ventilation shall be automatic control and work independently.
3. ()
Friction brake (mechanical brake)
(1)
The friction brakes shall start when the emergency situation or power
brakes failed.
(2)
The friction brake shall be able to maintain continuously the entire
emergency brake requirements.
(3)
Operating in the braking process, friction brake and power brake shall be
used together.
(4)

In the case of loss or failure of mixture electric brake function, the friction
brake shall be able to ensure that full braking performance of the entire
route and does not cause permanent damage.
4. (Holding brake)
Holding brake
(1)
Holding brake shall be able to automatically control the mechanical brake
actuation.
(2) W3 (5)

Keeping the brake in the W3 loading case and stop at the maximum slope
(5%), the tram wheels shall not rolling phenomenon.
5. (Parking brake)
Parking brake
(1)
Parking brake shall be equipped with an emergency release device driven
by spring-loaded parking brake.
(2) W3 (5%)
1 W2
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(5%)
Even if only one set of the parking brake is acting under the W3 loading
and the maximum incline slope (5%), the parking brake shall be able at
least support the tram stationary in 1 hour. Moreover, under W2 loading
and maximum slope (5%) circumstances, the tram shall permanently
remain stationary.
(3)
The parking brake shall start automatically when the brake hydraulic or
pneumatic failure.
(4)
Parking brake shall provide manual release device.
6. (Electro-magnetic Brake)
Electro-magnetic Brake
(1) /

Electromagnetic brakes act as an auxiliary brake that is supplied by the DC

auxiliary power, but not related to the wheel/rail adhesion.
(2)
Any electromagnetic brake failure shall be displayed on the console and a
record.
7. (Brake Control System)
Brake Control System
(1)

The friction brake of each bogie shall have its only independent systems
that the principle also applies to the electromagnetic brake.
(2)
The brake control shall include at least
A.
The emergency brake control circuit.
B.
The safety brake control circuit.
(3)
When braking starts, the traction shall be stop.
(4)
Failure of any brake control system, the emergency brake shall be start.
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When the traction power start, the braking system shall be started to act
(up to 3km/h the rate). Braking strength shall be sufficient to prevent the
tram rolling back from climbing the gradient (anti-rollback feature).
8.
Sand-blasting apparatus
(1)
Sand-blasting apparatus shall install in the power bogie according to the
operation and direction conditions.
(2)
Sand-blasting apparatus shall be equipped with drying facilities.
(3)

Sand-blasting apparatus shall be an automatic sprinkler when wheel slip

and the driver can manually suppression under the traction mode.
(4)
In emergency braking, sand-blasting apparatus shall start automatically
until the trams to a complete stop.
2.6
Propulsion System
1.
General
(1) 6 %
The propulsion system shall capable to work on the incline slope of at least
6%.
(2)

Traction motors, drives, gears and transmission system shall be

designed to consider the demand of route characteristics, train composition
and operation speed to meet the operations requirement for highest
propulsion and braking.
(3)

The traction device must be able to withstand the power brakes, slip away,
and the maximum stress under excessive braking and voltage surges.
(4)

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Propulsion equipment must be capable of protection overheating,

overvoltage and overcurrent, and shall be electromagnetic interference
protection design.
(5)
Propulsion equipment shall be able to work properly under environmental
and climatic conditions in Kaohsiung area.
(6)
The
propulsion
system
requires
the
fireproof
materials
and their components must be able to withstand a variety of mechanical
forces.
2.

Propulsion equipment shall not be damaged by the maximum traction power

and braking force at loose speed and worst slipping condition.
3. (Traction Control Equipment)
Traction Control Equipment
(1)
The traction and braking force of each motor module is based on tram
loading.
(2) IEC TR 61000-2-14
Over-voltage shall be based on IEC TR 61000-2-14 standard
(3) EN 61377-1/2/3
The test shall be conducted in accordance with EN 61377-1/2/3 standard
(4) IEC EN IEC61000-4
EN 50121-3
Traction
Control
Equipment
shall
comply
with
the
electromagnetic compatibility standards of IEC or EN, such as
IEC61000-4 series standards.
(5) EN50128 EN50155
Propulsion control equipment software shall comply with EN50128
and EN50155 standards.
(6) IEC60297-3-100104 EN 50155

Electronic printed circuit boards shall comply with the IEC60297-3-100 ~

104 series standards or EN 50155 standards.
(7) IEC60571 EN 50155
The technology of control and monitoring systems shall comply with the
IEC60571 standard or EN 50155 standards.
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4. /WSP

Including the anti-wheel spin/slip protection (WSP) to enhance the running

adhesion, sand-blasting apparatus shall start automatically when the system
detects slip or spin.
5. /(WSP)

Anti-wheel spin/slip protection device (WSP) under the various

loads conditions and speed, both propulsion and braking mode of operation
shall be capable of actuation.
6.

When using the regenerative braking system, the system of each bogie shall be
independent. When a bogies regenerative brake device failed will not affect
the regenerative braking system of other bogies.
2.7
Control System
1.
In the control design, the brake instruction shall be given priority than the
towing instructions.
2. (Dead man system device, DMSD)

The dead man system device (DMSD) shall be automatically stop the tram
when the driver's disability.
3.

Cab shall have the tram monitoring information system to supervise and to
record the condition and operational status of the whole train and the operating
status.
4.
Driving mode
(1)
The train shall have normal and degraded driving mode.
(2) //

Normal mode should include at least: a manual control mode, shunting /

depot mode, the car wash / coupling mode, backup mode.
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2.8
Doors
1.
General
(1) (W3) 65cm 0.6
1 30
The escape design of tram shall consider W3 loading and one person
passing through 65cm wide door in 0.6 seconds. All the passengers shall
evacuate the tram from the unilateral door within 30 seconds.
(2) 2.8.1(1)
1,300 mm 800mm

Doors shall be placed at both sides for passengers to get in and out the
tram. The number and configuration shall be consistent with the
requirements of 2.8.1 (1) specification. Double-leaf door clear width shall
be more than 1,300 mm, and single-leaf door clear width shall be more
than 800mm. Configuration of the train doors shall be as evenly
distributed as possible avoiding excessive concentration.
(3)

The door in closed position shall be able to lock and provide the
emergency door openers for passenger during emergency situations. The
emergency door openers shall be marked clearly in the visible place
and include simple instructions. Such instructions shall be clearly visible
under normal and emergency lighting conditions.
2.

The door must have obstacle detection and automatic re-opening and closing
function. The door open/close situation shall interlock with the traction
and braking system. The door open/close must be displayed notice in the
visible location of cab.
3.
The tram start at the all doors closed and locked.
4. (Multi-tone Door Chime)
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Indicator lights and multi-tone door chime shall install at each door set. The
indicator lights and alarm bells shall start to operate before the door opening
and closing, and stop in the door open/close position. Indicator lights
and alarm bells shall be able to provide warning for passengers in and out of
the tram. The alarm shall be different tone when the doors open/close.
5.

The emergency door openers shall install near each door. When the emergency
door device is activated, the cab shall be issued with a warning.
6.
The intercom between driver and passenger shall start with the emergency
door openers activated.
7. (outer sliding type)(plug type)
The door shall be adopted outer sliding type or the plug type.
8. EN 14752
The door design and testing shall comply with EN 14 752 standard.
9. 600,000
The tenders shall submit the door endurance test report for 600,000 times open
and close.
2.9
Tram Coupling Device and Gangway
1.
;
At both ends of the tram shall be equipped with semi-automatic couplings. The
mechanical and pneumatic couplings allow automatic coupling or decoupling;
the electrical coupling need to be manually operated by the driver or
authorized maintenance personnel.
2.
The inter-compartment of the tram sets shall install the articulated coupling
device at both ends.
3.

Couplings should be able to withstand all normal operation, maintenance

operations, as well as following the collision loading:
(1) 3km/h W3

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When an empty tarm with speed of 3km/h and a stationary train with W3
loading couple together, the coupling system shall be able to
withstand and absorb the impact energy repeatedly.
(2) 5km/h

When coupling at speed of 5km/h, part of impact energy shall be

absorded by the absorbing device that cannot be damage
and coused damage to coupling and anti-climb device.
(3) 5km/h

When coupling at speed over 5km/h shall not create any damage to
the coupling structure, and the impact energy shall be absorbed by the
absorbing device.
4.
Damaging Coupling shall be replaced easily and prevent the anti-climb feature
damaging in a collision event.
5.

Couplings shall be able to absorb the longitudinal force transmitted by traction

and braking. All links shall have the same longitudinal stiffness characteristics.
6.
Couplings shall satisfy all loading conditions and the dynamic operation
behavior, including the failure of the entire suspension system.
7.
Contractors shall consider couplings functioning properly at all cases,
especially in the heavy rain.
8. W3

Semi-automatic design of the couplings shall be able to push-pull the another

failure tram sets with W3 loading at maximum slope of Kaohsiung's light rail
line.
9.
Articulated coupling device
(1)

The modular body adopted the articulated coupling device to connect the
front and rear compartment. The decoupling shall only be done at the
depot. Handling the articulated coupling device shall ensure that
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the coupling will not fall beofre the compartment coupled together.
(2)

Design and installation of articulated coupling device shall able to

accommodate changes in altitude between the coupling process or
two compartments coupled.
(3)
Articulated coupling device shall be integrated with the gangway.
10.
Gangway
(1) 1900mm
800mm
Each tram shall have gangway with at least 1900mm high, 800mm wide.
The alignment of gangwang and tram shall be mcuh together.
(2) EN 60529 IP 55
Seal shall comply with the IP 55 level of EN 60529 standard.
(3)

The gangway shall not generate noise, especially the friction noise of
all ceilings, floors and articulated wall.
(4) 25
12
The lifetime of gangway (excluding bellow) shall be 25 years, and the
lifetime of bellow shall be at least 12 years.
2.10
Air-conditioning Systems and Ventilation
1.
General
(1)
The inside of tram shall consider the climate characteristics of the
Kaohsiung to have air conditioning, ventilation and temperature control
function.
(2) ODP
The refrigerant of air-conditioning system shall be zero environmentally
friendly refrigerants for ozone depletion potential (ODP).
(3)
The design capacity of air-conditioning systems shall comply with the
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specification of the design load and temperature/humidity conditions.

(4)

The air conditioned outlet design and materials shall be able to

avoid condensation and ensure that the blowing out air can mix with the
interior air evenly distributed in the compartment. The
air conditioned outlet shall not cause the standing passenger to have any
discomfort.
(5)

Contractors shall adopt the advanced technology to ensure that the

air conditioning equipment design achieve the maximum efficiency,
minimum power consumption and noise of passenger compartments.
2.
Design load and temperature/humidity conditions
(1) W2 70W 100W
650W/m2
The design load shall be W2 loading. The heat dissipation of each seated
passenger shall be 70W and standing passenger shall be 100W. The solar
radiation heat shall be 650W/m2.
(2) 34 65
Exterior temperature of 34 , relative humidity of 65%.
3. EN14750 EN14813
The air-conditioning equipment of cab and passenger compartment
shall comply with EN14750 and EN14813 or equivalent standards.
4.
Cab air conditioning
(1) /

Each cab shall be equipped with independent air-conditioning system. The

air conditioning system shall include the cooling / heating and ventilation
to ensure that the air ventilation of the cab.
(2) 22C 10
Within the normal operating temperature of 22 C, the system can be
turned on within 10 minutes to reach operating temperature.
(3)
The temperature in the cab shall be able to control.
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(4)
In the case of no cooling or heating operation, the ventilation shall be able
to work.
5.
Air conditioning for passenger compartment
(1)
The number and location of the air conditioning unit is determined by the
contractors.
(2) 22C
22C 8C 60%
If the interior temperature is greater than 22 C, the air-conditioning
system shall the automatic cooling function, in order to maintain the
internal temperature between 22 C and 8 C lower than the outside
temperature with relative humidity of 60%.
(3)

Air conditioning or ventilation system shall be to comfort the train in the

best conditions when a set of cooling or ventilation systems failed.
(4) 1.5 - 2 30
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Ventilation and cooling systems shall consider 30 seconds door opening in

every 1.5 - 2 minutes. In this case, the system shall be able to ensure
the cooling function when the internal temperature exceeds 22 .
(5) 1
m/s
The distribution of air inside the tram shall be uniform, and the air flow
rate shall not exceed 1 m / s.
(6)
The system control set in the cab and automatic adjustment.
(7)

Each compartment shall have the smoke detectors, so that the warning
signal can send directly to the cab when fire occurs.
2.11
Cab
1.
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General
(1)

The cab shall consider the light rail system features design. The driver
shall have wide vision so that the driver has un-impeded looking at the
front of the road and has the appropriate equipment to observe the both
sides and rear side of the tram.
(2)

The cab size, the driver's seat and related equipment, configuration,
manipulation and message display mode, in accordance with human factor
engineering arrangement.
(3)

The
indoor
equipment
of
cab
shall
consider
the
general communication condition between the passengers and the driver,
as well as in emergency situations, the driver informed, and broadcast or
guiding passenger evacuated.
(4)

The cab shall contain the console, the tram control equipment, switches,
panels and other necessary equipment. Between the driving area
and passenger area shall be separated by lockable doors.
(5) (

)
The cab must be able to show the necessary traffic information (at least
include: speed, speed limits, air compressor, brake usage, traffic patterns,
the traction motor condition, the power supply status, door status
and equipment abnormal state).
(6)
The cab must be able to operate and display the status of the headlights,
direction lightings and other necessary lights.
(7)
The cab shall provide a power outlet for the maintenance of clean-up
operations purposes.
(8)
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Cab shall provide the external broadcast and the warning horn.
(9) (
)
Each cab of tram shall be set an interphone and a warning bell (only
emergency use).
(10)
The cab shall be set to the trechometer.
2.

The driver's seat shall be placed in the center of the cab easily to start the
safety brake control (button) and radio. Cab shall also install another folding
seat for the coach or other authorized personnel.
3. UIC651
120 1m 1.2m
The driver's vision shall be consistent with UIC651 stander. Regardless of the
height of the male or female driver can easily see the tram within the 120
perspective and 1.2m high obstacles of 1m in front.
4.
40m
The top of exterior front-end cab shall be set to the destination electronic dot
matrix type display. The display shows clearly in both Chinese and English
that can be read easily at 40m away.
5.

All trains in the route and the control center shall communicate through the
radio system. Sound comes from the installing ceiling speakers and volume
adjustment control by the cab.
6.
Each train at both ends of the cab shall be able to make calls through
the communications system.
7.
Console
(1)

The shape of the console and handling arrangements shall be human factor
engineering and vision demand characteristics of the driver.
(2)
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All devices on the console shall be without dismantling the console and
easily to install and disassemble.
(3)

Console shall be as glare. Especially in the display device shall ensure that
indicators and turn button are still visible in the sunlight.
8.
Driver's seat
(1)
The driver's seat shall comply with:
A. ( ISO 6549 )
The driver operation shall be comfortable (in accordance with ISO
6549 standard).
B.
The seating position shall provide the depth, height and seat back tilt
adjustment.
(2)
The seat shall be able to withstand the loading during the operation
and without damage or permanent deformation.
9.
Partition Doors
(1) 600mm
Partition doors width shall be at least 600mm.
(2)
Make sure that the goodness sound insulation and air tightness.
(3)
Partition doors shall be set locks.
(4)
Partition doors shall be designed to allow drivers to escape the cab easily
and quickly in an emergency situation.
10.
Windshield
(1)

The windshield and windows shall not cause any visual effects for the
signal and driving panel that is required to maintain the integrity of
the color, shape and inscriptions.
(2)
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The windshield and side windows shall have defogging function.

(3)
The windshield shall be equipped with wipers and cleaning devices.
(4)
The windshield shall be easily removable and installation.
(5)
The windshield shall be full strengthen gluing safety glass
11.
Windshield wipers and the cleaning device
(1)
Wipers shall be changing mode by the driver to adjust the time and speed.
(2)
The wipers shall function effectively for the tram at any speed
and environmental conditions.
(3) 7
The cleaning liquid tank shall be at least 7 liters capacity and fill from the
outside of the tram.
(4)
80
The cleaning device can clean up the glass surface for driver's vision.
The coverage of the windshield wipers shall be at least 80% of the drivers
visibility area.
(5)
Wiper location shall not be visible and will not be damaged by the
automatic washing machine.
12.
Windshield sunshade device
(1)
The visually impaired shall be avoided for driver due to the sunlight from
the front and the side.
(2) 2/3
Windshield sunshade device shall be able to cover the windshield and the
2/3 part of upper side windows.
13.
Cab lighting
(1)
Cab lighting shall be separated from the cabin lighting.
(2) EN 13272
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Cab lighting shall be in accordance with EN 13272 standard

(3)
The cab shall be available for reading on the console with the point light
source.
(4) 1.2m 50 Lux
The cab shall provide emergency lighting from the floor surface 1.2m
height with luminosity of 50 Lux.
14.
Cab manipulation
(1)
The cab control and monitoring equipment shall be installed and provide
the necessary functionality.
(2)

Installed on the console equipment, testing and signal devices shall

consider the frequency usage order according to the human factor
engineering configuration and make it easy to identify.
(3)

The tram driving, the operation manual and safety message shall consider
the frequency usage order according to the human factor
engineering configuration and make it easier to read.
(4)
All cab controls shall be marked with the Chinese and English
identification tags.
15.
Train set starts
(1)
Train sets shall controlled by the cab battery switch to start and to stop.
(2) (holding brake)
Starting tram sets may not lead the holding brake released.
16.
Cab starts
(1)
Driving key shall start the cab by the driver.
(2)

In standard condition, tram shall manipulate by the front cab but cannot be
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manipulated by another cab at same time.

17. ()
Main controller (traction and braking)
(1)
Traction, braking, sliding control operation shall be a
main controller.
(2)

single

The location of the main controller shall be set in the most comfortable
and easy operation position for the driver.
(3)
Starting the main controller is only operational at Cab.
(4)

The traction power shall be applied when the main controller push
forward from the driver. When the main controller located in the traction
area, tram shall be automatically and immediately return to no traction
situation as long as no manual control.
(5)

When the main controller pulled back to the driver, the controller shall be
applied to the braking state. When the main controller located in the brake
area, the tram will be in brake situation without any manual control.
When the main controller pulls back to the end, this will trigger the
emergency brake.
2.12
Monitoring systems and Driving Recorder
1. (DFIS)
Diagnostic and Fault Indication System (DFIS)
(1)
The trains shall installe diagnostic and fault indication system and adopte
microprocessor monitoring system.
(2) DFIS

The DFIS provide relevant information related to the failed train status for
pilot or maintenance personnel, and displays the fault conditions.
(3) DFIS
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The DFIS shall be placed in the cab region. The capture of data
and information shall be integrated into the touch screen for
human-machine interface.
(4) DFIS
The DFIS shall have a record function that repair and diagnostic
information retrieved through authorized personnel.
2.
Driving Recorder
(1)

The different parameters content of the driving events, contractors at the

design stage shall consent with the authorities, including at least the speed,
the emergency brake and safety brake action, running direction, and the
exact trams running reference time. Its record should be a permanent
record and compatibles with the PC.
(2)
The driving recorder start to take recording while the tram started.
(3)
Driving Recorder memory size:
A. 7
2 10
"Long-term memory capacity" shall have at least seven days. The
frequency for recording shall be two seconds interval in running and
10 seconds interval in stopping.
B. 1/4 50

Short-term memory capacity shall have memory frequency of 1/4

seconds interval. Recording the last 50 kilometers of records will not
be affected.
(4) FIFO

The data shall be stored in anti-tampering function in non-volatile

read and write first in, first out (FIFO) memory.
3. (CCTV)
CCTV
(1) (CCTV)(
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)CCTV

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment shall be able to monitor tram

internal and external (including trams front and rear). CCTV also allows
the driver to watch the tram doors and platform edges of passengers on
and off situation. The driver shall be in the cab sitting position monitoring.
(2)

Tram shall installe the car camera system, so the driver can watch every
passenger area, platform and door areas on the display screen with mutiple
and single screen choosed.
(3)

During operation, the CCTV system camera shall be continuous recording

but number of the frame requires as follows:
A. 2
Normal circumstances shall have two frames per second.
B. 12.5
When the actuation of the emergency interphone or other alarm occurs,
the CCTV shall have 12.5 frames per second.
(4) 24
The camera system shall have 24 hours recording capacity.
2.13
Tram Exterior
1.

Trains must be equipped with a clear and explicit of the headlights, taillights,
and a sufficient number of direction lights; its power shall not rely solely on
the traction power.
2.
Train front shall have at least two headlights.
3.
Train rear shall have at least two red taillights.
4.
The flashing direction indicator shall installed on both sides and front
and end of the train.
5.
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At braking, the tram back-end shall have warning signals.

2.14
Tram Interior
1.
General
(1)
Tram shall be provided poles, grips or rings.
(2)
Compartment floor surface should be a non-slip, waterproof, antifriction
and other functions. The step edge shall be visible.
(3)
6mm
Windows, door glass and cab windshield shall use the safety glass. The
thickness of window glass shall be at least 6mm.
(4)
The interior lighting shall not interfere with the driver's vision.
(5)
The seat arrangement shall take into account passengers mobility,
grabbing pole pattern and escape method.
(6)

Pole, grip, rings, interior linings, seats and compartment shall be fixed
with screws, rivets or welding and avoid sharp edges and sharp angles.
(7)
Tram shall allow passengers to carry on the bike.
(8)
The power outlet shall be set in sufficient quantities for the clean-up
maintenance purposes inside the tram.
(9)

Inside tram shall be equipped with a framework that available for

placement of the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit and light rail network map
and advertising cards. The framework shall be set at visible place for
passengers to read easily inside the tram. The roadmap card framework
shall cover with the transparent shield.
(10)
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The message labeled and instructions methods inside the tram for
passengers to use, to remind and to inform shall be in Chinese and
English. If it is necessary, the graphics shall be supplied such as
emergency exits, priority seats, emergency interphone, fire extinguishers,
no smoking ban diet.
(11) (tinted) 50% 70%
40% 50% ANSI
Z26.1
The tram windows and door glass shall be tinted blocking 50-70% of
solar radiation heat and allow 40-50% of visible light penetrate the glass.
The glass shall comply with ANSI Z26.1 or the same level.
2.
Flooring
(1)
The floor surface shall not accumulate dirt and easy to clean.
(2)
Damaged floor surface shall be easy to repair.
(3) 20
Lifetime of flooring shall be at least 20 years.
3.
Passenger seats
(1) 45030mm
Must have individual seats with the width is 450 30mm.
(2)
Seat is possible to have the cantilever style.
(3) 1470N
Each seat shall be able to withstand 1470N of the uniform load and will
not cause permanent deformation and damage.
(4)
The seat must be provided damage, provided dirt and easy to clean.
4.
Lighting
(1) 1 200 Lux
50 Lux
The average lighting intensity shall be at least 200 Lux at 1m above the
compartment floor surface, and the differences shall not exceed 50 Lux
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in any place. The compartment lighting cannot be shut down by the

passengers.
(2)
50 Lux
The emergency lighting must be at least illuminate door areas
and emergency exits, and the illumination shall reach 50 Lux.
(3)

Tram lighting system shall be able automatically turned on and off based
on external light intensity. In the normal operation, the interior lighting
system shall be able to automatically adjust based on the external
environment.
2.15
Power Supply Equipment
1.
General
(1)
The design of current collecting equipment must be safely and can operate
reliably.
(2)
Current collecting equipment can be manual operation when the electric
operation failure.
(3) 750V DC 900V
500V
The traction substation shall be 750V DC. The maximum working voltage
shall be 900V, and the minimum operating voltage shall be 500V.
(4) 950V
At braking process, the maximum voltage of current collector shall be
950V.
(5) OCS
CFS
Each tram shall provide a set of pantograph for the catenary section (OCS)
and the power supply solution for the catenary-free section (CFS).
(6)

The proposed catenary-free power supply system solution shall not cause
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any interference to any person along the residential streets and conform to
all applicable rules and standards. The back-up power shall be
installed for the catenary section operation normally.
(7) 50km/h
Catenary-free section shall have the maximum operating speed of 50km/h.
2.
Catenary section of the collector mode
(1) EN50206-2
Current collection system shall be designed to comply with EN50206-2
specification.
(2)
Manufactures shall ensure that the pantograph and tram roof have
appropriate insulation protection.
(3)

Pantograph should be electric operation. At the power failure, driver can

manually control the pantograph lift up and down in the cab.
(4) 10
In normal circumstances, the ascending and descending time of
pantograph shall not exceed 10 seconds.
(5)
The pantograph shall be automatically locked after descending
completely.
(6) 3.75m 6.50m
The system shall operate at the height from 3.75m to 6.50m of the track
surface.
3.
The collector mode of Catenary-free section
(1)

The trams pass through catenary-free section shall have the same
operating conditions and performance of catenary section. The tram shall
be compatible with the road traffic in the catenary-free section.
(2)

Contractors can provide the 3rd rail power supply system tram in between
the two rails, whether it is through physical contact or induction loop,
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such a system must have the same static and dynamic performance of
trams as the power supply through the traditional catenary.
(3)

Contractors can have an on-board energy storage device letting the trams
pass through catenary-free section; in case of no external power supply
should be able to meet the following circumstances:
A.
Between the two stations is not expected stopping and restarting
B.
Night operation
C.
Air-conditioning system working in the worst conditions
D.

Push or pull another fault tram. This rescue shall be adopted no-load,
lower speed, and while the air conditioning system is shut down.
4.
On-board Energy Storage
(1)
The driver must be able to monitor the status of the tram energy storage
device.
(2)

When a fed power station failure, the board energy storage device shall be
able to provide enough power for tram to arrive in the next fed power
station.
(3) (
...)
Contractors shall ensure that the board energy storage device will not
produce any abnormal behavior of traction substation (peak loading,
harmonics, power factor, in the transition section of the surge, and so
on ...), thereby affecting the substation life.
(4)

In any case, the safety will always be the most concern, including the tram
stop on the main line. Firing of the tram, the board energy storage system
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must not generate any additional fire hazards or deterioration after fire
units rescued.
(5) 5 W3

Board energy storage system capacity shall be able to meet the train five
minutes headway with W3 loading basis.
(6)
Tram air conditioning, ventilation and lighting shall be maintained to the
specifications standards and related performance may not be reduced.
(7) 2

Contractors shall consider a road traffic congestion that trams may stop
for up to 2 hours. Contractors shall propose a management proposal for
tram equipment including air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and other
energy consumptions.
(8)
Board energy storage system shall be able to receive the renewable energy
generated at braking.
5.
Transition to/from Overhead Catenary Section
(1)

The transition between catenary and catenary-free sections shall be done

automatically having the pantograph raised and down with appropriate
auxiliary equipment. The pantograph raised and down shall not affect the
running performance and safety issue of the tram and can be control by
manually.
(2) ()
()
Contractors shall pay more attention to safety requirements (the start and
final states of current collecting device) and the electrical requirements
(voltage surges) at the transition of catenary and catenary-free section.
2.16
Auxiliary Power
1.
General
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(1)
The auxiliary power supply with DC and AC low voltage power shall
supply for different low-voltage equipment.
(2)

Emergency power is provided by the battery pack. The battery pack shall
be able to provide the power for tram communications, emergency
ventilation, emergency lighting, door control, brake control, and other
necessary; satisfy the escape-demand.
2. IGBT 750 V DC

Auxiliary static converters use IGBT technology supplied 750V DC

independently by catenary or catenary-free system and adopt different loop
supply for traction equipment.
3. 500V 900V

Auxiliary converter should be able to withstand the full supply voltage range
from 500V to 900V and still maintain the output rated normally.
Auxiliary converter shall not be compromised in any way when the traction
power supply voltage exceeds its work scope.
4.
750V DC
The tram auxiliary converter shall be provided with an external connector to
facilitate the converter to provide 750V DC power at the depot.
5.
Battery pack
(1)
The battery pack shall provide the low-voltage DC power and shall be
independent from other powers.
(2)
30
When the tram main power source failure (including the catenary section
and catenary-free section), the tram battery pack shall provide at least 30
minutes of the following features.
A. OCC
Wireless communication between the OCC
B.
Public Broadcasting
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C.
Emergency lights and external indicator lighting of tram, including
warning lights
D. ( 1/3)
Emergency lighting (interior lighting 1/3)
E.
Automotive computer systems and the functionality and control
required for safety operation during power failure
F. (DFIS)
Diagnostic and Fault Indication System (DFIS)
G.
Failure monitoring records
H.
Cabin emergency ventilation
I.
Other emergency facilities
6. 5

Parking in the depot for 5 days, tram shall still be sufficient to provide the
electricity needed to start the tram by using the residual power.
2.17
Emergency Devices
1.

Each tram shall be equipped at least one first aid box, each section of
the compartment and the cab shall be equipped at least a portable dry powder
fire extinguisher.
2.
Every tram shall be equipped with a warning triangle sign.
3.
700 x 600mm 1200mm(
)
Each side of the tram shall provide at least one emergency exit that can be set
in the doors or windows. The size of the emergency exits should be at least
700 x 600mm, and its lower edge shall be less than 1200mm (from the rail top
surface).
4. 30
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Passengers, without any assistance, shall be able to open the emergency exit
less than 30 seconds using only glass hammer or tool cannot be removed.
5.
All emergency exit sign shall be easily visible from outside of tram, so that an
emergency rescuer is readily discernible.
2.18
Passenger information systems and telematics devices
1.
Trains must have voice communications equipment, and shall have a
record function of the communication contents.
2.
Trams shall have the CCTV system with recording function.
3.

The tram communication systems must be able to provide

two-way communication between drivers and traffic control centers with the
recording function. The broadcasting system inside the tram shall able to
broadcast information to the passenger from the driver.
4.

Tram shall set up the compartment passenger information display facilities

and broadcast systems providing tram direction, station name, arrived
and interchange information. The amount and equipped of facilities shall be
easily accessible to passenger getting the information inside the tram.
Passenger Information System shall text in Chinese with English,
supplemented.
5.

Passenger information display shall include the current station, the next station,
terminal, and with the automatic voice broadcast for the tram arrival and
departure massage. Display facilities can also display temporary information,
such as train delay in notification, to change the route and other
passenger-related information.
6.
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Radio
(1) OCC
The driver shall be able to contact with the OCC by radio.
(2) OCC

Information about the tram or the network operation, the tram and OCC
shall send a message to each other by the radio communication system.
7.
Inside the tram shall have emergency exit sign.
2.19
Accessible Facilities
1.

The accessible facilities shall follow the regulations and relevant laws
to comply with the Ministry of Transportation awarded the public
transportation.
2. 2
Light rail shall have at least two wheelchair spaces and convenient the
wheelchair passenger to access.
3.
Passengers shall be able to walk freely throughout the tram (including the
gangway) without any obstacles on the way.
(1) 100
8
The tram should be 100% low floor. For the bogie area, if the slope design
is needed, the maximum allowable slope for the floor is 8%.
(2) 900mm
The pass way between wheelchair access door and dock located shall be at
least 900mm width.
(3) W3
Under the W3 loading, to ensure each passenger have at least one grip
point.
(4)
Gangway shall not set the access door.
(5)

The priority seats shall be set near every tram door for the handicapped,
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the elderly and the infirm using different colors to spare the seat. Priority
seats should be set near the emergency interphone.
4.

Wheelchair parking area should be free of vertical pillars and other obstacles.
Non-sliding fixtures or alternative handrails shall be installed to prevent the
wheelchair sliding away.
5.
The consistently use international symbols shall be placed inside and outside
of the tram door for wheelchair passengers to notice.
6.
The guide and labeling equipment shall be installed for the hearing
and visually impaired persons.
2.20
On tram ticketing and toll facilities
1. (
)(Ethernet)

One ticket valuator (The automatic fare system provided.), power supply
and the Ethernet lines shall be installed on the proper location of pole near the
tram entrance coordinating with the ticket system requirement.
2.
(Ethernet)
Light rail trams shall have a ticket machine setting aside in each doorway to
expand the desired power cord, Ethernet and other ticket facilities system
needed.
2.21
System Interface
1.

Light rail (includes catenary-free system) but not limited to the following
interface systems:
(1)
Track system
(2)
Train control system
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(3)
Power supply system
(4)
Communication system
(5)
Automatic toll collection system
(6)
Depot equipment
(7)
Civil work
(8)
Station work
2.

In order to ensure compatibility between the tram design

and subsystems, contractors shall be response for the cost of management,
integration, design of subsystems contractors and other related interface.
3. EN 50126 EN 50128
Associated interface shall be consistent with EN 50126 and EN 50128
specifications.
2.22
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and safety
1. RAMS EN 50126
The tram system RAMS operations follow the EN 50126 standard.
2.
Reliability
(1)
Failure Classification

Failure Level
1
Level 1

2
Level 2

Failure Type
(Minor)

Minor: Trams can still be operational until the

end of the day.
(Impact)
5
Impact: Trams can still run but need to
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replace or up to 5 minutes of residence time.

(Service failure)
5

3
Level 3

Service failure: The passengers have been

evacuated, or trams stop for more than 5
minutes.
(Major disruption)

4
Level 4

Major disuption: Trams must be towed, or

cause traffic scheduling confusion.
(2)
The reliability target
A.
Mean Distance between Failures, MDBF

Failure Level
1

MDBF
5,000 km

Level 1
2

15,000 km

Level 2
3

250,000 km

Level 3
4

1,200,000 km

Level 4
B.
To distinguish the operation impact:

Failure Level

0 ()
The number of occurrences per
hour per tram

1.6x10-4

Level 1
2

4x10-5

Level 2
3

3x10-6

Level 3
4

5x10-7

Level 4

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C.
For each fault type and its reliability in the following table:

Time

Limitation

Commissioning began

< 5 0

The beginning of commercial

operation

< 40

3
3 monthes after commercial
operation

< 3.5 0

6
6 monthes after commercial
operation

< 2 0

12
12 monthes after commercial
operation

< 0

3.
Availability
(1)
Definition of Availability :

90

Availability ratio calculated the daily peak hour periods (including

morning and afternoon), the formula = (predetermined tram number delays due to traffic or failural delay for more than 90 seconds) /
predetermined tram number. Availability calculation does not include
non-impossible conditions (eg, destruction, operational error, accident,
etc.) caused by tram breakdowns.
(2)
Availability :
A. 75%
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Commercial operation begin : 75%

B. 3 80%
3 monthes after delivery and commercial operation: 80%
C. 6 90%
6 monthes after delivery and commercial operation: 90%
D. 12 95%
12 monthes after delivery and commercial operation: 95%
4.
Maintainability
(1)
Preventive maintenance:
A. 25
Design lifetime at least 25 years.
B. 15
Major modification or body overhaul at least 15 years.
C.
750,000 km
Bogie at least 750,000 km for the overhaul of motor, transmission gear,
or related security facilities.
D.
Daily visual inspection and control functions shall be done at depot for
the driver to do.
(2)
Correction maintenance
A. 2
In addition to special maintenance, the average of each correction
maintaining shall be no more than two hours.
B. 90% 3
90% of the special maintenance repair time shall not more than three
hours.
C. 90%
90% of correction maintenance shall be completed by one person.
(3)

To facilitate diagnose equipment dysfunction or failure, the contractor

shall be necessary provided the special tools and test equipment for
sufficient quantities ; take the necessary dismantling, adjustment,
maintenance and other work.
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5.
Safety
(1) -- SIL2
Braking systems and door systems SIL2
(2) -- SIL3
Current collecting system SIL3
(3) -- SIL3
On-board energy storage device SIL3
2.23
System Testing
1.
IEC
61133
To meet the specifications, the contractor shall perform different types of tests
that can prove the light rail vehicles. These tests done in the tram
manufacturing, assembly or inspection process shall be in the laboratory,
factory or field handling. The test shall be in accordance with IEC 61133
standard.
2. (Test Plan) EN 50215

Contractors shall develop Test Plan according to perform. The plan shall be in
accordance with the EN 50215 standard. If contractors have the objection to
the test plan of this specification, the contractors shall be proposed the
recommendation with the explanation during the planning.
3. (Type Tests, T)

Type Tests, T : To run this test shall prove that the tram conceptual systems or
components to meet performance specifications and requirements.
(1)
Only in the first tram or component delivered.
(2)

For the typical test, the delivery tram contract, this specification
requirement of the trams, and the same typical test completion, the
contractors are able to offer the typical test certificate for the authority for
approval.
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4. (Routine Tests, R)

Routine Tests, R : Testing for each set trams, the typical test requirements have
been included.
5. (Tests before Delivery)
Tests before Delivery : Verification subsystem or tram to meet the
specifications and requirements.
6.
Pre-delivery testing shall include but not limited to the following:
(1) (T)
(T) Vertical load testing of body strength
(2) (T)
(T) Compression load testing of body strength
(3) (T)
(T) Strength testing of the bogie structure
(4) (T&R)
(T&R) The test plan with all routine and typical testing
7. (Static Vehicle Tests)

Static Vehicle Tests : Test to verify that the tram is safe to use and operation in
the factory, at least include the following:
(1) ( T&R)
(T&R) Propulsion equipment and components
(2) (T)
(T) Specifications required limitation
(3) (T)
(T) Body lifting and lifting function
(4) (T)
(T) Weight testing
(5) (T&R)
(T&R) Windows and doors water tightness testing
(6) (T&R)
(T&R) Insulation testing
(7) (T&R)
(T&R) Transition section power supply testing
(8) (T&R)
(T&R) Hydraulic testing
(9) (T&R)
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(T&R) Breaking testing

(10) (T&R)
(T&R) Auxiliary power testing
(11) (T&R)
(T&R) Battery charging testing
(12) (T&R)

(T&R) Auxiliary equipment and systems (lighting, air conditioning,

ventilation, public broadcasting, the passenger information system, etc.)
(13) (T&R)
(T&R) Door testing
(14) (T)
(T) Maintainability
(15) (T)
(T) Noise and vibration testing
8. (Dynamic Tests on Test Track)

Dynamic Tests on Test Track: Running on contractors test track to verify the
dynamic behavior meeting the specification.
9. (Conformity Certificate)

Conformity CertificateAfter each tram completed the typical and routine tests,
the tender shall submit a competency certificate of the light rail trams to the
authorities before shipping.
10. (Tests at Site)

(T)(R)
Tests at Site : Testing on the light rail track in Kaohsiung, to verify the
dynamic performance of the regulatory requirements and including the
inherent performance under the most adverse conditions in the road network,
contractors shall submit a test plan with typical (T) and routine (R) test, at
least include:
(1) (T)
(T) Tram dynamic limitation
(2) (T)
(T) Propulsion and braking performance under normal and degraded
situation
(3) (T&R)(DMSD)
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(T&R) Safety devices such as radio, Dead man system device (DMSD)
(4) (T)
(T) Track interaction
(5) (T)
(T) Inside and outside noise of tram and tram vibration
(6) (T)
(T) Electromagnetic compatibility
(7) (T)
(T) Collector device testing
(8) (T&R)(Wheel flange lubrication device)
(T&R) Wheel flange lubrication device
11. (Endurance Tests)
Endurance Tests
(1) 5,000km

The first light rail trams shall be submitted before the acceptance of
a 5,000 km endurance testing (Contractors factories and Kaohsiung).
(2) 1,000km
The rest of the light rail trams shall have 1,000 km endurance testing
before acceptance.
(3)

0km
During the testing, there shall be no major failure (major failure means the
failure to affect the running train and must downgrade to run or be
towed to the depot). Any major failure occurs that the durability testing
will be calculated as re-0km.
2.24
Warranty
1.
The warranty period is from the day after the Entity formal acceptance of this
project.
2. 2
After trams delivery, in addition to special provisions, the general warranty
period shall be at least 2 years.
3.
Special Warranty
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(1) 400,000 5
400,000 km or 5 years warranty items are as follows :
A.
Bogie framework
B.
Traction motors
C.
Gearbox
D.
Body shell structural
E.
Gangway rubber parts
F.
Pneumatic or hydraulic pipeline
G.
Hydraulic components
H.
Doors, windows and compartment, water tightness materials
I.
Doors and organizations
J.
Paint and labeling
K.
Cab air conditioning units
L.
Cabin ventilation and air-cooled unit
M.
Battery
N.
On-board energy storage device
(2) 240,000 3
240,000 km or 3 years warranty items are as follows :
A.
Couplings
B.
Damper suspended bearing system, universal joint, anti-roll bars,
and stabilizer
C.
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Leveling valve
D.
Mechanical brake components
E.
Wheel components and rubber Interface Device
F.
Videos, screen or passenger information display boards
G.
Gangway devices

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