Vietnam Railways
Haiphong Carriage Company






 

Soft Berth Coach An 105E

The An 105E soft berth coach is luxurious air-conditioned soft berth one used 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 coach.

The coach body is made of high-durability steel against environment's impact. The sound -absorbing material is used for the interior lining. 220/380VAC-SOHz power supply for the additional charge is from the centralized generator.

Passengers will feel comfortable with its harmoniously-decorated interior, such as cool air and lighting are indirectly transmitted, the ceiling is made of composite material, wide windows 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 electronic information announcement panel in the coach.

This coach can satisfy the requirement of passengers on long-distance railway lines with high safety level and simple maintenance. Before being put into operation, all the new coaches must be tested as the regulation of Vietnam Railways.

Main technical specifications

Gauge (mm)

1,000

Tare (tonnes)

32

Number of berth

28

Design speed (km/h)

100

Length of coach body (mm)

20,000

Width of coach body (mm)

2,900

Height of coach body (mm)

3,900

Distance between bogie centres (mm)

14,000

Distance between 2 coupler centres (mm)

20,676

Bogie type

Vietnam

Wheel diameter (mm)

780

Brake system

Valve KE1SCL, SAB DVR2a-450

Air-conditioning equipment

Thermoking LRV-8 air-conditioner

Water supply equipment

1,500-litre water tank under coach body

Power supply

From CV-FD 220/380V AC-50Hz generator

Technical drawing

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