Shanghai Metro AC04
| Industry | Rail transport |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | AC04 / Movia 456 |
| Founded | December 18, 2002 |
| Products | Metro trains |
| Parent | CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation |
The 09A01 train series, previously known as AC04 or Movia 456, is currently in service on Shanghai Metro's Line 9. Initially procured for the Line 1 extension, this fleet was redirected to Line 9 after plans for additional expansion cars were canceled. The design was developed by Bombardier Transportation and produced by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, with the contract finalized on 18 December 2002.
Between 2004 and 2005, a total of 60 vehicles forming 10 train sets were constructed. These trains began operations on 14 December 2004, with the last units delivered by 22 March 2005. Featuring aluminum-bodied cars, each train can reach speeds up to 80 km/h and accommodate approximately 310 passengers per car. Propulsion is provided by Bombardier MITRAC TC1110 IGBT-VVVF systems paired with four Bombardier 220 kW AC induction motors per set, producing a combined output of 3520 kW. Safety protocols rely on Thales SelTrac CBTC technology incorporating ATO at Grade of Automation level 2.
Overview
The AC04 model shares significant design elements with the A2 and A3 trains operating on Guangzhou Metro. Inside, the trains are equipped with green seating, incandescent lighting for door indicators, and LED display panels that were upgraded from orange to red following the initial refurbishment.
Originally, the AC04 trains featured a white and red exterior color scheme, which was updated to white and light blue after their reassignment to Line 9 in 2007.
Formation
The configuration of AC04 train sets is Tc-Mp-M+Mp-M-Tc, with original numbering from 011751 to 012341 (corresponding to sets 0130–0139). Once assigned to Line 9, their identification numbers were changed to range from 0901 to 0910. In the year 2014, the AC04 designation was replaced by the name 09A01.
Post-first general overhaul
Following the overhaul completed in 2017, car numbers were revised to span from 090011 to 090601.
Operational Issues
The absence of exterior indicator lights on the 09A01 series and their relatively soft door closing sounds led to passenger dissatisfaction. In response, Shentong Metro Group increased the volume of the door closing alerts.