Shanghai Metro AC06


The 01A05 is an electric multiple unit currently used on Line 1 of Shanghai Metro. They are developed by Alstom and built by CSR Nanjing Puzhen. The contract contained 128 cars for the Line 1 extension. It also filled the capacity blank caused by AC04s removed from Line 1 fleet.
In 2014, AC06 was renamed to 01A05.

Description

AC06 train is the first 8-car set rolling stock in Shanghai Metro. They have livery in black, red and white. Like DC01, AC01, AC02 and AC04, the interior seats are in green.
On 12 October 2004, Alstom awarded the contract. The delivery started from November 2006. The first AC06 train entered service on Line 1 on 31 January 2007.

Mishap

On 22 December 2009, set 0150 collided with set 117 at just north of Shanghai Railway Station station. Set 0150 was in service and set 117 was out-of-service and moving to the siding for turning back. Car 013151 hit car 98033 and 98042, suffered damage. After the crash, car 013151 repaired and returned to service.