High Capacity Metro Train
The High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) train for use by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Melbourne rail network. The first train set entered service on 27 December 2020 and will become the primary rolling stock used in the Metro Tunnel when it opens in 2025.
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HCMT set 08 undergoing testing on the Werribee line at Seddon | |
Interior of HCMT in service, showing PIDs and seating | |
| In service | 2020–present |
| Manufacturer | Evolution Rail (Downer Rail, CRRC Changchun and Plenary Group) |
| Assembly | Newport Workshops |
| Built at | Changchun, China (bodyshells) |
| Replaced | Comeng (projected) |
| Constructed | 2018–present |
| Entered service | 27 December 2020 |
| Number under construction | 4 |
| Number built | 66 |
| Number in service | 63 |
| Formation | 7-car sets Tc–DMp–Mp1–DT–Mp2–DMp–Tc |
| Fleet numbers | 01–70 |
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| Operators | Metro Trains Melbourne |
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| Train length | 160,196 mm (525 ft 6+15⁄16 in) |
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| Width | 3.04 m (9 ft 11+11⁄16 in) |
| Height | 4,186 mm (13 ft 8+13⁄16 in) |
| Floor height | 1.17 m (3 ft 10 in) |
| Entry | Level |
| Doors | 6 per carriage, 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Weight | 316.9 t (311.9 long tons; 349.3 short tons) |
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| Traction system | Times Electric IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | ABB 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Safety system(s) | Arden-Anzac only: Bombardier CITYFLO 650 CBTC |
| Coupling system | Dellner |
| Seating | 502 |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) broad gauge |
The HCMTs carry around 1,400 passengers in seven carriages, running on Melbourne's 1,500 V DC overhead catenary system, and are currently the most advanced trains in the Metro Trains fleet. A consortium of investors and rail companies are constructing the trains in China and Australia via a contract with the Victorian Government, in addition to upgrade works necessary for the operation of the trains.
The HCMTs currently run all services on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, alongside two morning test services on the Sunbury line.