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Train in New South Wales, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The R sets[3] are a class of bi-mode multiple units being built by as part of the Regional Rail Project to replace NSW TrainLink's Endeavour, Xplorer and XPT fleets for long-distance services.
R set | |
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Manufacturer | CAF |
Built at | Beasain, Spain |
Family name | Civity |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 2020– |
Entered service | 2025–2027 (scheduled) |
Number under construction | 117 carriages (19 3-car sets and 10 6-car sets) |
Operators | NSW TrainLink |
Depots | Mindyarra Maintenance Centre |
Specifications | |
Train length |
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Car length |
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Wheel diameter | 850–780 mm (33–31 in) |
Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
Traction motors | 12–24 × TSA TME 46-23-4 210 kW (280 hp)[1] |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
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In the lead up to the 2015 state election, the Baird Government committed itself, if re-elected, to replacing the XPT fleet (19 power cars and 60 carriages).[4][5] Having been returned to office, in October 2016, the government announced it was also considering replacing the Xplorer (23 carriages) and Endeavour (28 carriages) diesel multiple unit fleets.[6][7][8]
In August 2017, the government announced it had decided to proceed with the replacement of all three fleets.[9] In November 2017, three consortia, led by Bombardier, CAF and Downer, were shortlisted for the contract to build the trains.[10] In May 2018, the Bombardier Consortium withdrew from the process.[11]
A contract was signed in February 2019 with Momentum Trains, a consortium of CAF, DIF Infrastructure and Pacific Partnerships.[12] The order will comprise 117 bi-mode Civity carriages which will make up a total of 29 trains:[13][14]
All trains will be maintained at the purpose built Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo.[15][16]
The first complete 6-car unit arrived at Port Kembla on 14 February 2024 and was taken by road to Dubbo.[17][18]
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