Kinki Sharyo SLRV

The Kinki Sharyo Super Light Rail Vehicle (SLRV) is a light rail vehicle manufactured by Kinki Sharyo, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and modified jointly by the two companies.

Kinki Sharyo SLRV
In service1996–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1996–2013
Entered serviceJune 14, 1996 (1996-06-14)
Refurbished2008–2010
Number built163
Capacity94 passengers (seated), 274 (crush load) per car
OperatorsDART
Specifications
Car body constructionLAHT
Train length494 ft (150,572 mm)
Car length123.5 ft (37,643 mm)
Width8.83 ft (2,692.4 mm)
Height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Floor height
  • Low floor: 16 in (406 mm)
  • High floor: 39.5 in (1,003 mm)
Platform height16 in (406 mm)
EntryLevel boarding and steps
DoorsSliding pocket type; 5 per side
Articulated sections3 (two articulations)
Wheel diameter28.0 in (711 mm)
Wheelbase
  • Motor: 84 in (2,133 mm)
  • Trailer: 70 in (1,778 mm)
Maximum speed70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight140,000 lb (64 t)
Traction system
Traction motors4 × 3-phase AC induction motor
  • Original: AEG 190 hp (140 kW)
  • Upgraded: Toyo Denki TDK6482-A 181 hp (135 kW)
Power output
  • Original: 750 hp (560 kW)
  • Upgraded: 720 hp (540 kW)
Acceleration2.3 mph/s (1.0 m/s2)
Deceleration3 mph/s (1.3 m/s2)
Electric system(s)Overhead line, 750 V DC
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′+2′+2'+Bo′
AAR wheel arrangementB-2-2-B
Minimum turning radius82 ft (25 m)
Coupling systemTomlinson/Wabtec
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Notes/references
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