M8 electric multiple unit
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The M8 electric multiple unit is a modern commuter rail train used by Metro-North Railroad, featuring stainless-steel cars with AC propulsion and designed for operation on both overhead catenary and third-rail power systems.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| M8 railcar | 2 |
| M8 electric multiple unit canonical | 1 |
| M8 electric multiple units | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commuter rail train
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electric multiple unit ⓘ |
| bodyMaterial | stainless steel ⓘ |
| brakeType | electro-pneumatic brakes ⓘ |
| carConfiguration | married pairs ⓘ |
| controlSystem | microprocessor-based train control ⓘ |
| countryOfManufacture |
Japan
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor |
commuter rail service
ⓘ
high-platform boarding ⓘ |
| designedForSystem |
12.5 kV 60 Hz AC overhead catenary
ⓘ
25 kV 60 Hz AC overhead catenary ⓘ 750 V DC third rail ⓘ |
| doorType | electrically operated side doors ⓘ |
| enteredService | 2011 ⓘ |
| family | M-series Metro-North EMUs NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
ADA-compliant restrooms (in some cars)
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CCTV security cameras ⓘ LED destination signs ⓘ automatic climate control ⓘ bicycle storage areas (in some cars) ⓘ interior LED lighting ⓘ onboard diagnostics ⓘ |
| introduced | late 2000s ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
NERFINISHED
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Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator |
Connecticut Department of Transportation
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Metro-North Railroad NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatorRegion |
Connecticut
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
New York NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| owner |
Connecticut Department of Transportation
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Metropolitan Transportation Authority ⓘ |
| powerCollectionMethod |
overhead catenary
ⓘ
third rail ⓘ |
| propulsionType | AC electric propulsion ⓘ |
| replacedRollingStock |
M2 electric multiple unit
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
M4 electric multiple unit NERFINISHED ⓘ M6 electric multiple unit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
Automatic Train Control
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Positive Train Control (PTC, added during service life) NERFINISHED ⓘ cab signaling ⓘ |
| thirdRailType | under-running third rail ⓘ |
| trackGauge | standard gauge ⓘ |
| usedOnService |
Danbury Branch
NERFINISHED
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Hartford Line (select services / testing and limited use) NERFINISHED ⓘ New Canaan Branch NERFINISHED ⓘ New Haven Line NERFINISHED ⓘ Shore Line East NERFINISHED ⓘ Waterbury Branch (select services after upgrades) ⓘ |
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M8 railcar
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M8 electric multiple units
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M8 railcar