Vietnam Railways
Haiphong Carriage Company







 

Civil Service And Generator Car K804E

The civil service and generator car type K804E is equipped with a 320-KVA centralized generator to supply electric power for 30-hour North-South express trains (named E1/2). Its module design is completely carried out on the computer-aided system. Several new materials, new structures and new technical development of Vietnam Railways together with international advanced technologies have been applied to the car.

The car body is made of high-durability steel against environment's impact. The sound-absorbing material is used for the interior lining. 220/380V AC-50Hz power supply for the additional charge is from the centralized generator. One half of the car's interior is for on-board staffs and train conductor. There are 3 sleeping compartments and 1 control compartment whose interior is harmoniously decorated; the cool air and lighting are indirectly transmitted, the ceiling is made of composite material, wide window are equipped with 2-layer safety glass. The W.C, washing rooms and water tank are made of stainless steel. There are also a water-heater and an electronic information announcement panel in the car.

This car can satisfy the requirements of power supply as well as working and resting condition for on-board staffs with high safety level and simple maintenance. Before being put into operation, all the new cars must be tested as the regulation of Vietnam Railways.

Main technical specifications

Gauge (mm)

1,000

Tare (tonnes)

38.8

Number of beds

22

Design speed (km/h)

100

Length of car body (mm)

20,000

Width of car body (mm)

2,900

Height of car body (mm)

3,800

Distance between 2 coupler centres (mm)

20,767

Bogie type

Vietnam

Wheel diameter (mm)

780

Brake system

Valve KE1CSL, SAB DVR2a-450

Air-conditioning equipment

Thermoking LRV-8 air-conditioner

Water-supply equipment

750-litre water tank under car body

Power supply

Two 320-KVA generators

Technical drawing

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