EMU type 2층열차 차량시스템에 관한 기초연구

Preliminary Investigations of a Double Deck Train(EMU type) System

In recent years, efficient commuter transportation has become one of major issues to be taken into account around Seoul metropolitan area. In oder to solve the problems, several countries such as Japan, France and so on gradually operate double deck trains as efficient, reliable and comfortable mass transportation systems. However, the double deck trains have relatively big cross sectional areas and high mass centers that cause unsafe vehicle running performances and interface problems between the vehicles and infrastructures, and do not have enough spaces for electric equipments. Therefore, prior to operate double deck trains on the existing lines in Korea, careful investigations should be performed. For these reasons, we have studied the double deck train system for the existing lines around Seoul metropolitan area as an alternative way to carry heavy transportation efficiently and comfortably.