Because of automatic operation, the delay is small, the train density can be increased. On the other hand, since this train is basically a two-car train, it is suitable for low-population areas and medium-sized cities.
Interior Although the vehicle is small, the window is large, so it is a car with open feeling. Due to the relatively cooler and less humid climate of Europe, air conditioning is not included in the basic specification, but is installed only on the
Uijeongbu Light Rail Transit rolling stock in
South Korea. Plastics are widely used for many parts, but doors and handrail are made of stainless steel. The color tone inside the car varies depending on the railway operator. )
Traction equipments The traction control system equips Low-voltage IGBT
Chopper control. The traction motor adopted
Alstom's
brushless DC motor. The traction motor was self-ventilated, mounted on bogie. It is mounted inside each wheel, and the power from the traction motor is transmitted via the
planetary gear and the
Cardan joint mechanism. == VAL208NG ==