Shanghai Metro AC09 and AC10
| Industry | Railway rolling stock manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Changchun , China |
| Products | Electric multiple units (Shanghai Metro 07A01, 09A02, 12A01) |
Shanghai Metro Rolling Stock: 07A01, 09A02, 12A01
The 07A01, 09A02, and 12A01 models (formerly known as AC09 and AC10) are Class A electric multiple units deployed on Lines 7, 9, and 12 of the Shanghai Metro network. Produced by Changchun Bombardier Railway Vehicles from 2008 through 2013, these trains began operations on Line 9 in November 2008.
In 2014, the nomenclature was revised: AC10 was renamed 07A01, AC09A became 09A02, and AC09B was rebranded as 12A01.
These trains measure approximately 140 meters in length and feature aluminum alloy carriages. Each car accommodates up to 310 passengers and reaches a top speed of 80 km/h. Their propulsion system consists of Bombardier MITRAC TC1110 IGBT-VVVF inverters coupled with MJC-250-1 three-phase AC induction motors. Safety is ensured through Thales SelTrac CBTC with Automated Train Operation at Grade of Automation 2 (GoA2), while the 12A01 variant utilizes CASCO Urbalis 888 CBTC technology.
Managed by Shentong Metro Group, the fleet comprises a total of 744 cars maintained at various facilities including Chentai Road and Longyang Road depots. These trainsets play a vital role in Shanghai’s mass transit system, combining advanced engineering with reliable manufacturing by Changchun Bombardier.
Overview
The procurement contract covered 124 six-car trainsets categorized into three variants: AC09A for Line 9, AC09B for Line 12, and AC10 for Line 7. All units under the AC09 and AC10 designations were conceptualized by Bombardier and constructed by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles.
AC09A
The AC09A units (now identified as 09A02) operate on Line 9 and sport a white and light blue color scheme. Notably, during Expo 2010, five of these trains provided temporary shuttle service along Line 13 between Madang Road and Shibo Avenue stations.
AC09B
Operating on Line 12, the AC09B trains (currently designated as 12A01) feature a white exterior accented with dark green. They are equipped with electronic strip maps that display station stops, route information, and transfer points specific to Line 12. Additionally, certain windows include LED displays indicating the train’s terminal station. The AC09B along with the AC19 series mark the final rolling stock manufactured under the "AC-series" classification for Shanghai Metro.
AC10
The AC10 sets (now called 07A01) serve Line 7 and are painted white with orange highlights. Before entering passenger service, two of these trains prominently exhibited the Expo 2010 emblem on their front ends.
Maintenance
The upkeep and major repairs of AC09 and AC10 trains are conducted by Shentong Alstom Vehicles Corporation (SAVC), a joint venture formed between Shentong Metro and Alstom.
Since 2019, certain units within the 09A02 and 07A01 series have encountered structural issues impacting their durability and operational performance.