The 03A01 (formerly known as AC03) is a current rolling stock used on Line 3 of

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. They are developed by

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and built by CSR Nanjing Puzhen. The contract was awarded to Alstom on 11 May 1999. The first train delivered on 5 December 2001 and entered service on 5 November 2002. In 2014, AC03 was renamed as 03A01.

Features

AC03 trains have livery in red, black and white. Since the opening of Line 4, the number "3" and yellow color has been added to the livery on every car to help passengers distinguish the AC05 trains at Baoshan Road station - Hongqiao Road station section, which are assigned to Line 4 service.

Refurbishment

03A01s is undergoing a major renovation by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. The contract PM216 of refurbish program includes redesigning a different style livery of red, yellow and white on bodies and trains' front. All trains will also receive a new passenger information systems, including LCD screen displays. The signalling system will be upgraded from ATO to DTO (TACS). Traction systems will be changed from ONIX 1500 to OptONIX MG 1500 for the first phase of 6 cars (03371–03421). Lifespan will be extended from 35 years to at least 50 years.

References

{{Reflist Shanghai Metro Electric multiple units of China 1500 V DC multiple units Train-related introductions in 2002 Alstom multiple units