1. Catalogs
  2. CRRC ZHUZHOU ELECTRIC CO., LTD
  3. Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles

Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles

Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles
1 / 28 PagesView full catalog

Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles

Product catalog summary

Overview

This document details traction motors developed by CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute Co., Ltd. for mass transit vehicles such as light rail, inter-city EMUs, and battery-electric locomotives. It covers technical specifications, installation types, intellectual property rights, and application cases in metro systems domestically and internationally.

Traction Motor Series and Specifications

JD Series

  • JD150: Full-suspension, AC 500V, 150 kW, max speed 4930 rpm; used in Guangzhou Metro Line 2.
  • JD138: Semi-suspension, proprietary IP, AC 585V, 180 kW, max speed 4239 rpm; used in Beijing Metro Line 13.
  • JD115A: Full-suspension, Siemens-based, AC 1050V, 190 kW, max speed 3686 rpm; used in Shanghai Metro Line 9.
  • JD118A: Semi-suspension, Siemens-based, AC 1050V, 190 kW, max speed 3280 rpm; used in Shanghai Metro Line 1.

YQ Series

  • YQ100: Full suspension, 100% low-floor, proprietary IP, AC 500V, 100 kW, max speed 4930 rpm; installed in Izmir Light Rail Vehicle Line 2.
  • YQ105: Semi-suspension, proprietary IP, AC 555V, 105 kW, max speed 1438 rpm; used in Singapore battery-electric locomotive.
  • YQ190 Series (1-6): Semi or full suspension depending on model, rated voltage AC 585V to 1800V, 190 kW, max speeds 3280-4651 rpm; applied in multiple Chinese metro lines.
  • YQ230-1: Semi-suspension, AC 585V, 230 kW, max speed 4651 rpm; used in Guangzhou Metro Line 3 and Kunming Metro Line 1.

Technical Features and Intellectual Property

The motors integrate advanced traction technologies from Bombardier (Canada), Siemens (Germany), and Mitsubishi (Japan). CSR Zhuzhou holds full intellectual property rights for several models, especially those with semi-suspension installation. Installation types include full suspension, semi-suspension, and full suspension flexible, customized per vehicle requirements.

Applications and Projects

The traction motors are deployed extensively across Chinese metro systems and internationally, including Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenyang, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Kunming metros, Izmir Light Rail (Turkey), and Singapore battery-electric locomotives. Collaborations with CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. and other rolling stock manufacturers support these applications.

Summary of Key Parameters

Motor ModelInstallation StructureRated Voltage (AC V)Rated Output Power (kW)Max Rotating Speed (rpm)Application
JD150Full Suspension5001504930Guangzhou Metro Line 2
JD138Semi Suspension5851804239Beijing Metro Line 13
JD115AFull Suspension10501903686Shanghai Metro Line 9
JD118ASemi Suspension10501903280Shanghai Metro Line 1
YQ100Full Suspension5001004930Izmir Light Rail Vehicle
YQ105Semi Suspension5551051438Singapore Battery-Electric Locomotive
YQ190-1/2Semi Suspension1000-18001904066Nanjing, Shenyang Metro
YQ190-3Semi Suspension5851904350Beijing Metro Fangshan Line
YQ190-4Semi Suspension1000-18001904350Chongqing Metro Line 1
YQ190-5Semi Suspension1000-18001903481Shenzhen, Guangzhou Metro
YQ190-6Full Suspension Flexible5851904651Kunming Metro Line 1
YQ230-1Semi Suspension5852304651Guangzhou Metro Line 3, Kunming Metro Line 1

Conclusions and Recommendations

CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute offers a broad range of traction motors tailored to diverse mass transit vehicle requirements, combining international technology absorption with proprietary innovation. The motors demonstrate reliability and adaptability across multiple metro systems and international projects.

Future motor selection should consider vehicle voltage, power needs, and installation constraints. Protecting intellectual property and continuing technology integration from global leaders are essential for sustained innovation and market competitiveness.

Project Support Overview

The document highlights support projects for traction systems in collaboration with Chinese rolling stock manufacturers and metro lines, including:

  • CSR Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. (2009-2011): traction system support.
  • Shenyang Metro Line 2: traction system support for CSR Qingdao Sifang vehicles.
  • Shanghai Metro Lines 1 (2007-2009) and 9 (2007): traction system support under CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute guidance.
  • Bombardier collaboration: design review passed and product supply for traction systems.
  • Turkey Eskisehir Project: delivery of 100% low-floor vehicles with traction motors.

Technical and Contact Information

Traction motors are associated with Tianxin Zhuzhou, Hunan, China. Contact numbers: +86-731-28448460, +86-731-28448462; website: csrmotor.com.cn.

Summary of Deliverables

The document mentions quantities and delivery schedules for traction motors but lacks detailed tabular data. Emphasis is on design, manufacturing, and collaboration to support mass transit vehicle traction systems.

See more

Catalog excerpts

Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-1

Tianxin , Zhuzhou, Hunan, China +86-731-28448460 +86-731-28448462 412001 // csrmotor . com . cn

 Open the catalog to page 1
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-2

Company Profile CSR Zhuzhou Electric Co., Ltd. locates in the important industry base and largest railway transportation hub in south of China-Zhuzhou, Hunan. In January 2010, shouldering historical mission of enlarging and strengthening key part industry and extended industry of its proprietary technology, upgraded as a primary subsidiary of CSR Corporation Limited, the company changed its name to 'CSR Zhuzhou Electric Co., Ltd.1. Predecessor of the Company was Zhuzhou CSR Electric Motor Co., Ltd., which was established in April 2004, on the basis of integrating motor factory and transformer...

 Open the catalog to page 2
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-3

silicon steel sheet, etc. At present, company has over 1000 sets of professional manufacturing equipments, among which about 100 sets are various large precision NC equipments, including large machining centers imported from US, Germany, UK, Japan, Switzerland, and Spain. We ensure product performance and good quality by using sophisticated equipments. Railway transportation industry serves as a specialized scientific research and production base for motors and transformers used in electric locomotives, high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs), and mass transit vehicles. For a long time, cultivated...

 Open the catalog to page 3
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-5

Research & Development Design is not only the soul of quality control, but also the core of it. In terms of research aand development, after 5 decades of development, we have gradually formed 5 capabilities: Founded in 1961, predecessor of the company was a motor workshop in Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works belonging to Ministry of Railway. In the history, we have created lots of number one in China. We have successfully developed and manufactured DC traction motor for China' s first DC drive electric locomotive, and asynchronous traction motor for China' s first AC drive electric locomotive....

 Open the catalog to page 5
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-6

Lean Production Good Manufacturing Tradition In the process of continuous development and expansion, the company has always adhered to the lean production culture of 'just in time, just in product, just in budget, and high responsibility1. Superior Manufacturing Equipments After several times of industrial improvement and key investment, company owns superior and advanced manufacturing equipments for the whole process of traction motor production. Standardized Operation on all the Staff and the Whole Standardized operation has been deep in the mind of all the staff. Company has continuously implemented...

 Open the catalog to page 6
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-7

Product Verification On-Line Insulation In-Warehouse Raw Material Torsion Test + Water Immersion Test High-Frequency Vacuum Insulation Coil Water-Immersion Detection Verification on Finished Products: Grounding Insulation and Motor during Water-Immersion Insulation Measurement Withstand Voltage Test after Water-Immersion

 Open the catalog to page 7
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-9

Process Verification Specialized Insulation Test In terms of self-developed and home-made grade-200 insulation structure of organic silicon impregnating resin, cooperated with Guilin Electrical Equipment Scientific Research Institute, the company has conducted multi-factor combined aging test (including electric, thermal, mechanical, damp and heat factors) as per standard IEC60034-18 and IEC60505, and compared it with the structure of similar imported products. It' s concluded from the test the comprehensive performances of our self-developed insulation structure is as good as the imported one....

 Open the catalog to page 9
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-10

Specialized Insulation Mass Transit Vehicles

 Open the catalog to page 10
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-11

We conduct interturn withstand - voltage test as per the test insulation motor, to ensure the insulation reliability. Automatic water-immersion inspection drying instrument can automatically inspect whether there is coil insulation breakage or not, observantly identify and judge all the micro defects existing on the electromagnetic wire, to ensure the no-defect target of coil manufacture. High-frequency vacuum detector can identify micro defects existing on the external surfaces of electromagnetic Fully automatic NC coil-expanding machine with coil-expanding mechanism comprised of 18 motor automatically...

 Open the catalog to page 11
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-12

Research & Manufacture Course of Traction Motors for Mass Transit Vehicles traction motor for Shenzhen light rail vehicle was successfully developed traction motor for mass transit

 Open the catalog to page 12
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-13

In 2007, JD 115A traction motor for mass transit vehicle was developed and manufactured for Shanghai Shentong Metro Co., ltd. In 2007, JD 118A traction motor for DC updated to AC mass transit vehicle was developed and manufactured for Shanghai Metro Line 1. In 2007, cooperated with Mitsubishi to manufacture traction motor for Beijing In 2007, a series of traction motors were provided for Shanghai Metro Line 1, Beijing Metro Fangshan Line, Shenzhen Metro Line 5, Kunming Metro Line 1 and Chongqing Metro Line 6,

 Open the catalog to page 13
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-14

Development of Traction Motors for Mass Transit Vehicles On February 9, 2006, "National Guidelines on Medium- and Long-Term Program for Science and Technology Development (2006-2020)" raised special requirements on the development of railway transportation technology, which focused on the research and development of new types of vehicles such as urban railway transportation vehicles. As the key part supplier of urban railway transportation vehicles, CSR Zhuzhou Electric Co., ltd has positively responded to the national call by increasing the investment and strengthening research and development...

 Open the catalog to page 14
Traction Motor for Mass Transit Vehicles-15

Features of Motors for Mass Transit Vehicles After several years of development, our company has researched and developed a series of motors for mass transit vehicle since 2006, which enjoy the following features: It adopts frame-free welding structure, with features of light weight and good heat dissipation. It is good for derivation design, which can meet the requirements of various vehicle It uses advanced and proven corona-resistance grade-200 organic silicon insulation system, with characteristics of good moisture-resistance, reliable insulation and long service life. It adopts optimized...

 Open the catalog to page 15

All CRRC ZHUZHOU ELECTRIC CO., LTD catalogs and technical brochures

  1. ISO3834-2

    1  Page

  2. EN 15085-2

    3  Pages

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.