PNR Hyundai Rotem DMU explained

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PNR Hyundai Rotem DMU
Interiorimage:PNRDMUinterior2019.jpg
Interiorcaption:Interior of the DMU in June 2019.
Stocktype:Diesel multiple unit
Service:2009–present
Manufacturer:Hyundai Rotem
Replaced:JNR 12 series coaches
CMC class DMU (decommissioned 2004)
Yearconstruction:2009
Refurbishment:2019
Numberbuilt:18 cars (6 sets)
Numberservice:0 cars (0 set)
Formation:3 cars per trainset
DMR - ITR - DMR
Fleetnumbers:DMR-01 to DMR-12
ITR-01 to ITR-06
Capacity:674 passengers
Operator:Philippine National Railways
Depots:Tutuban
Lines: Metro Commuter Line (2009–2024)
Carbody:Stainless steel
Trainlength:64.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Width:2.85abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Height:4.06abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Floorheight:1.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Doors:3 sets of double-leaf pocket doors per side
Wheeldiameter:860- (new–worn)
Maxspeed:80abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:Approx. 100abbr=onNaNabbr=on (3-car trainset)
Axleload:15t
Engine:Cummins N14-R
Poweroutput:350abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Transmission: Diesel–hydraulic
Aux:Auxiliary power supply unit (380V AC with additional 220V AC)
Hvac:Roof-mounted air conditioning
Bogies:Bolsterless type
Brakes:Electro-pneumatic
Coupling:Janney coupler
Seating:Longitudinal
Notes:[1] [2]

The PNR Hyundai Rotem DMU is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) since 2009.

Operational history

Purchase

During the administration of then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a project to rehabilitate the PNR Metro Commuter Line was pursued. The first phase of the Northrail-Southrail Linkage Project, includes the purchase of DMUs. 21 DMU cars that can be configured into seven three-car sets were planned to be procured. However, due to budget constraints, the order was downgraded to 18 DMU cars or six three-car sets, as the budget was not enough to cover the seven sets.[3]

In 2007, the South Korean consortium of Daewoo, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction, and Rotem was awarded the contract for the first phase of the Northrail-Southrail Linkage project. The consortium was appointed by PNR by way of negotiated procurement, wherein the government directly negotiates with contractors in case of an emergency. This happened after two failed biddings in early 2007.

The US$49.096-million project was funded by a US$50.42-million loan from the Export–Import Bank of Korea.

Operations

The PNR Hyundai Rotem DMU fleet entered service on July 14, 2009, coinciding with the launch of the new PNR system and logo.[4] It was used for Commuter Express services running from Tutuban to . The line eventually was extended to Sucat and up until Alabang on April 19, 2010. Plans were made for the possible upgrade of the trains in 2011, however, due to the procurement of the 203 series as the new main vehicles, the plan was scrapped.

The trains were last used in Metro North Commuter (MNC) services running from Governor Pascual to Bicutan. They are currently idle as the North and South Main Line has been closed for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway.

Refurbishments

In July 2015, the then-Department of Transportation and Communications (later the Department of Transportation) conducted a bidding for the refurbishment of nine vehicles, equivalent to three sets.[5] However, after the bidding period ended in September 2015, no new reports have surfaced in this refurbishment.

In November 2019, DMU Sets 05 and 06 received their new livery. The window mesh screens were removed for the installation of polycarbonate panels. The new panels eliminated the need of the window mesh screens as these are virtually shatterproof and can better withstand stoning and debris.

Design

Car body

The train was introduced as the first lightweight, stainless steel made trainsets of the PNR in 2009.

When the trains first entered service, there were two livery variants. There were DMUs that sported a silver-colored body and orange lining with white-colored front cabs and the old PNR logo used in the 1960s. Another was a variant with the same silver-colored body and orange lining but with the cabs sporting colors of white and blue, and stylized PNR FilTrack logos on the side windows of the front cabs and in the middle of the ITR car.

By 2015, all remaining active DMU units sported a navy blue livery, while still maintaining the orange lining in its sides.

The current livery used since 2019 has orange at the front and the body is mostly covered white with blue stripes at the side. The PNR logo is placed at the front of the Rotem DMUs.[6] [7]

A new variation of the above has black instead at the front, matching the color scheme used by the INKA DMUs, first seen in November 2023.

Interior

The seats of the trains are longitudinal-type and are made up of fiber-reinforced plastic.[8] The trains have 2 double-leaf, electro-pneumatically operated sliding doors per side with a width of 1.5m (04.9feet). There is an additional pair of single-leaf doors at the driver cab.

The design capacity of a three-car trainset is 674 passengers.

Bogies and electrical components

The front and rear bogies of the DMR cars are engine-propelled driven, while the bogies under the ITR cars are trailer bogies. Each DMU has two sets of auxiliary power supply units under the ITR cars which generates three-phase 380V AC and additional 220V AC.

Formation

 3-car trainset
Car No.1 23
DesignationDMR ITR DMR
NumberingDMR-xx ITR-xx DMR-xx

Status

As of April 2024, one set is serviceable and last ran in the Metro North Commuter (Gov. Pascual-Bicutan) Line.

Other sets either are currently idle, swapped from their initial formations or some damaged from accidents, either beyond economical repair or awaiting repair and refurbishment.

TrainsetStatusConfigurationNotes
Set 1InactiveDMR-07 + ITR-01 + DMR-03
Set 2InactiveDMR? ITR-02 DMR-08
Set 3InactiveDMR-12 ITR-03 DMR??
Set 4InactiveDMR-04 ITR-04 DMR??
Set 5ActiveDMR-02 + ITR-05 + DMR-10DMR-05 derailed causing PNR to Put DMR-10 in Set 5
Set 6InactiveDMR-?? + ITR-06 + DMU-06DMR-09 was damaged in an accident involving a boom crane that rendered it inoperable. DMR-02 was repainted to reactivate the set weeks later. Currently parked at Tutuban station.

Accidents and incidents

2010s

2020s

See also

Current Philippine National Railways rolling stock

Philippine rail rolling stock manufactured by Hyundai Rotem

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philippines PNR DMU . Hyundai Rotem . 2018-12-25.
  2. Web site: N14. Cummins. 2021-12-26.
  3. News: PNR remits $14.7M to South Korean consortium. July 4, 2007. Maricel E.. Estavillo. BusinessWorld. January 30, 2022. GMA News.
  4. News: GMA unveils new PNR trains. Paolo. Romero. 15 July 2009. The Philippine Star. 10 January 2022.
  5. News: Bids sought to supply spare parts, refurbish PNR. Miguel R.. Camus. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 31, 2015. December 17, 2021.
  6. PNR DMU 06 in new livery leaving Sta. Mesa Station . November 10, 2019 . May 9, 2021 . YouTube.
  7. PNR DMU 05 in new livery arriving Pandacan Station . November 27, 2019 . May 9, 2021 . YouTube.
  8. Web site: フィリピン国鉄(PNR)DMR1. ja. 2021-12-17.
  9. Web site: Aksidente na ginawa ng Coca-Cola sa PNR . Railways . Philippine . 2011-04-30 . 2018-12-25.
  10. Web site: 1 patay, 6 sugatan nang sumalpok ang tren ng PNR sa isang jeep . GMA News Online . 2018-12-25.
  11. Web site: PNR train derailed; 50 hurt . Batallones . Jeck . ABS-CBN News . 2015-04-29 . 2018-12-25.
  12. EXCL: Pagnanakaw ng riles, sinisi sa pagkadiskaril ng PNR. YouTube. ABS-CBN News. May 24, 2015. May 11, 2021.
  13. Web site: Operations of Philippine National Railways (PNR) will not Continue Effective on May 5, 2015. onlinefilipinoworkers.com. May 6, 2015. May 11, 2021.
  14. Web site: PNR TO RESUME TRIPS JULY 23, 2015. pnr.gov.ph. 2021-05-11.
  15. News: Another PNR train damaged in New Year's Day stone-throwing incident. Coconuts Manila. January 2, 2020. May 11, 2021.
  16. News: PNR tags minor as person of interest in stoning of trains. INQUIRER.net. January 4, 2020. Consuelo. Marquez. March 4, 2021.
  17. June 3, 2020. 24 Oras: Kotse, nasalpok at nakaladkad nang halos 10 metro ng PNR train. June 11, 2021. YouTube.
  18. News: Doctor survives after train hits, drags her SUV in Manila. Jamil. Santos. GMA News. September 3, 2021. September 4, 2021.
  19. News: PNR loses train in crane mishap . Pat C. . Santos . Daily Tribune . 2022-09-27 . 2022-09-29.