The SCS intercity EMU in tiger livery

Intercity

EMU

Malaysia SCS
Intercity EMU

The Malaysia SCS Intercity EMU has accumulated nearly 76 million kilometres of safe operation across the country, operating at a service speed of 120 km/h.

AC 25 kV 50 Hz Overhead Catenary

Power Supply

6-car set

Formation

120km/h

Max. Operating Speed

1118passengers

Passenger Capacity (AW3)

SCS trainset — aerial side view through the city

Design
Inspiration

Drawing inspiration from the Malayan tiger, the train features a bold front-end design and tiger-patterned side livery, expressing strength, agility and a distinctive Malaysian identity, with an interior that incorporates tropical rainforest elements and Islamic design influences, reflecting Malaysia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Key Features

An integrated EMU system architecture purpose-built to meet the operational requirements of intercity services with short station spacing.

Featuring wheel-disc braking technology for high-speed metre-gauge bogies, delivering superior braking performance and running stability.

Combines direct electro-pneumatic and indirect pneumatic braking functions to ensure high safety and operational reliability.

Technical data

Power SupplyAC 25 kV 50 Hz Overhead Catenary
Track Gauge1000 mm
Train ConfigurationMc–T–M–M–T–Mc
Formation4 motor cars & 2 trailer cars
Max. Operating Speed120 km/h
Max. Design Speed140 km/h
Starting Acceleration (0–40 km/h)≥ 0.8 m/s²
Max. Service Braking Deceleration≥ 0.9 m/s²
Max. Emergency Braking Deceleration≥ 1.2 m/s²
Passenger Capacity (AW1 / AW2 / AW3)330 / 856 / 1118 passengers
Axle Load≤ 15 t
Length138600 mm
Width2750 mm
Height3905 mm
Wheel Diameter (new / worn)850 mm / 770 mm
The 3CS three-car EMU under the catenary

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