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{{Short description|Multiple-unit train in Malaysia}}
{{Infobox train
| name = Class 83
| image = Class 83 KTM Komuter train, Kuala Lumpur.jpg
| background = yellow
| caption = A Class 83 EMU Komuter train.
| manufacturer = [[Hyundai Mobis|Hyundai Precision]] and [[Marubeni]]
| refurbishment = Woojin Industrial Systems (2018–)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Barrow|first1=Keith|title=Woojin to upgrade Malaysian EMUs|url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/rolling-stock/woojin-to-upgrade-malaysian-emus.html|accessdate=7 July 2018|work=International Railway Journal|date=26 April 2018}}</ref>
| operator = [[Keretapi Tanah Melayu]]
| formation = 3 per trainset
| numberbuilt = 66 cars (22 sets)
| numberscrapped = 24 cars (8 sets)
| lines = {{plainlist|
* [[KTM Komuter Northern Sector|Butterworth-Ipoh Line]]
* [[KTM Komuter Northern Sector|Butterworth-Padang Besar Line]]
* [[Skypark Link]]
* [[Port Klang Line]] (backup trainset)
* [[Seremban Line]] (backup trainset)
}}
| stocktype =
| service = 1996–present
| carbody = Stainless steel
| height = {{convert|3855|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight = {{convert|1.1|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|123|t|abbr=on}}
| capacity = 406 (216 seats)
| maxspeed = {{plainlist|
* {{convert|160|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (design)
* {{convert|120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (service)
}}
| traction = [[Mitsubishi Electric]] [[Gate turn-off thyristor|GTO]]–[[Variable-frequency drive|VVVF]]
| traction motors = 8 × Mitsubishi Electric MB-5069-A {{convert|150|kW|abbr=on}} 3-phase AC [[induction motor]]<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd |title=Our Business |url=https://majesticengineering.com.my/our-business/}}</ref>
| poweroutput = {{convert|1200|kW|abbr=on}}
| depots = {{plainlist|
* Batu Gajah Rail Depot
* [[Sentul Komuter station#Depots|Sentul Komuter Depot]]
}}
| trainlength = {{convert|68.4|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| carlength = {{plainlist|
* {{convert|22.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars)
* {{convert|23.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)
}}
| doors = 3 double-leaf pneumatic sliding doors per side
| brakes = single-pipe regenerative braking system
| gauge = {{track gauge|metre|allk=on}}
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} [[overhead line|overhead catenary]]
| collectionmethod = [[Brecknell Willis]] [[Pantograph (transport)|pantograph]]
| uicclass = Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
}}
The '''Class 83''' is a type of [[electric multiple unit]] operated by [[Keretapi Tanah Melayu]] on its [[KTM Komuter]] services. 22 sets were built by [[Hyundai Mobis|Hyundai Precision]] and [[Marubeni]] of [[South Korea]] and [[Japan]] respectively, in 3-car formations.<ref name=ktmkom1>{{cite web|title=KOMI|url=http://www.ktmkomuter.com.my/about_us/komi.php#here|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429181809/http://www.ktmkomuter.com.my/about_us/komi.php#here|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 April 2010|work=ktmkomuter.com.my|publisher=KTM Komuter|accessdate=29 January 2012}}</ref>

The KTM class 83 3-car formation consists of two motor cabs at either end of the set and a single trailer car in between, the trailer car in between is equipped with a [[Brecknell Willis]] [[Pantograph (rail)|pantograph]] for electric pick up. Narrow gangways integrate the 3-car sets. Each car features 3 double-leaf pneumatic sliding doors at either side which makes the KTM class 83 have the highest density of doors per rail-car in Malaysia.

Over the years, the KTM class 83 has been overhauled a number of times and its interior refurbished, however its interior layout, of longitudinal seating, has remained the same throughout it service life. However, four sets of class 83 has been refurbished for the [[Skypark Link|KTM Skypark Link]]. The colour also changed from blue and yellow to orange and grey colour.

With the withdrawal of Adtranz/Walkers EMU for the [[Ampang Line]], the KTM Class 83 is now the second oldest electric multiple unit in Malaysia after [[KTM Class 81]].

== Design ==
The class 83 was designed with a streamlined sloped head with a large as per the front windows with two high beam lamps concentrated at the center top part of the cavity with two standard headlights at either bottom sides, later changed to LED lights in 2016. An [[AAR coupling]] system is used, and this is compatible with all of KTMB's modern rolling stock. Route direction is indicated on the top-right front of the train within a confined fluorescent lighted box using a lightly transparent plastic which is built integrated with the window shell, later replaced with LED destination indicator's in 2010. The drivers cab features a dedicated access to outside on top of the door access to the passenger area. The class 83 cab head is designed to be bottom heavy with the bulk of the power transformers located beneath the coach with full use of the top for passenger use, power traction motors are contained within the bogie itself. In terms of safety, the front outer frame is made of heavy carbonized steel, that is capable of sustaining high impact, same as [[KTM Class 82]].

Unlike the latter [[KTM Class 92|class 92]],<ref name=star003>{{cite web|last=Kaos|first=Joseph|title=New trains vandalised|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/4/nation/11599820&sec=nation|work=The Star Online|publisher=The Star|accessdate=8 July 2012}}</ref> the class 83 like its sister classes are endowed with multi-layered tempered glass that is of a higher degree of impact resistance.

The class 83 has a top speed of {{Cvt|140|km/h}}, at the time of launch this was similar to the top speed of the other classes but significantly faster than the railbuses that were in use at the time. During normal operation, {{Cvt|120|km/h}} was the typical top speed with the average speed being around {{Cvt|45|km/h}}. Compared to the other classes, the class 83 was found to have the best acceleration among the 8x classes, and this is due to the Mitsubishi regenerative braking system being used which gave efficient energy conservation during braking and reasonable acceleration during runs.

== Formations ==
[[File:Skypark Link at Subang Jaya.jpg|thumb|A refurbished [[Skypark Link]] Class 83 at the [[Subang Jaya station]].]]

:{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
!rowspan="2"|Set Designation
!colspan="3"|Car Number
!rowspan="2"|Status
|-
!Car 1
!Car 2
!Car 3
|-
|EMU 19
|C8301
|T8302
|C8302
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 20
|C8303
|T8301
|C8304
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 21
|C8305
|T8303
|C8306
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 22
|C8307
|T8304
|C8308
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 23
|C8309
|T8305
|C8310
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 24
|C8311
|T8306
|C8312
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 25
|C8313
|T8307
|C8314
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 26
|C8315
|T8308
|C8316
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 27
|C8317
|T8309
|C8318
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 28
|C8319
|T8310
|C8320
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 29
|C8321
|T8311
|C8322
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 30
|C8323
|T8312
|C8324
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 31
|C8325
|T8313
|C8326
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 32
|C8327
|T8314
|C8328
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 33
|C8329
|T8315
|C8330
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 34
|C8331
|T8316
|C8332
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 35
|C8333
|T8317
|C8334
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 36
|C8335
|T8318
|C8336
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 37
|C8337
|T8319
|C8338
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 38
|C8339
|T8320
|C8340
| style="background: red; color: white" | Scrapped
|-
|EMU 39
|C8341
|T8321
|C8342
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|-
|EMU 40
|C8343
|T8322
|C8344
| style="background: green; color: white" | In Service
|}

== Accidents and incidents ==
On 1 November 2013, EMU19 derailed near Rawang station while moving through a track switch. No one was hurt in the incident. The two rear coaches were separated and towed away using a locomotive while the remaining front coach removed by use of cranes.<ref>{{cite web|first=Patrick|last=Lee|title=KTM Komuter train derails near Rawang station (Updated)|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/11/01/Train-derail-Rawang.aspx|publisher=TheStar|accessdate=1 November 2013|archive-date=20 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220065137/http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/11/01/Train-derail-Rawang.aspx/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 4 September 2020, EMU29 was side-swiped by [[KTM Class 93]] near [[Kuang Komuter station]], [[Selangor]]. No fatalities report.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date= |title=ETS side-swiping KTM commuter train |url=https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2020/09/622884/ets-side-swiping-ktm-commuter-train-report-be-out-soon|work=Straits Times |location= |access-date=24 November 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
{{commons category|KTM Class 83}}
{{reflist}}

{{Rail transport in Malaysia}}

[[Category:KTM Komuter]]
[[Category:Electric multiple units of Malaysia]]
[[Category:25 kV AC multiple units]]
[[Category:Hyundai Rotem multiple units]]
[[Category:Train-related introductions in 1996]]

KTM Class 83 - Revision history

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