The R sets[3] are a class of bi-mode multiple units (EDMU) being built by as part of the Regional Rail Project to replace NSW TrainLink's ageing Xplorer and XPT fleets for long-distance services, as well as Sydney Trains' Endeavour fleet for diesel intercity services.
| R set | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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) |
| Fleet numbers | RDA 2301– |
| Operators | NSW TrainLink (Regional services)
Sydney Trains (Intercity services) |
| 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 | 176 km/h (109 mph) (design) 160 km/h (99 mph) (service - diesel) |
| 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 | |
| [2] | |
History
editIn 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]
- 10 long (6-car) trainsets for use on long-distance Regional services (replacing the XPT fleet)
- 9 short (3-car) short-distance Regional trainsets (replacing the Xplorer fleet)
- 10 short (3-car) Intercity sets (replacing the Endeavour fleet)
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] On 30 September 2024, the set was transferred by rail from Mindyarra Maintenance Centre to Auburn Maintenance Centre in Auburn to prepare for electric traction testing in the coming months.[19]
References
edit- ^ "CAF Civity DEMU for New South Wales". Traktionssysteme Austria. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Civity regional trains for Transport For NSW". CAF. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Updated Train Numbering – Regional Rail". Transport for NSW. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ $1 billion overhaul to cut train travel times for XPT Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine The Border Mail 16 March 2015
- ^ Coalition promises new trains will replace XPT Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine The Daily Examiner 17 March 2015
- ^ New country train program accelerated Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine Transport for New South Wales 28 October 2016
- ^ New South Wales brings forward XPT replacement Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine International Railway Journal 28 October 2016
- ^ NSW fleet replacement accelerated Archived 24 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine Railway Gazette International 31 October 2016
- ^ NSW regional train fleet to be replaced Archived 19 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine Railway Gazette International 15 August 2017
- ^ "Another Milestone for Regional Rail Project". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Transport for NSW. 30 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Regional Rail Project Overview" (PDF). www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "CAF to replace New South Wales regional train fleet". Railway Gazette International. 14 February 2019. Archived from the original on 18 February 2019.
- ^ "Regional Rail". Transport for NSW. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Regional Rail Project - Regional Rail fleet: Frequently asked questions July 2021" (PDF). Transport for NSW. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ NSW Region train fleet on track Archived 15 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine Transport for New South Wales 14 August 2017
- ^ NSW seeks private finance for regional fleet Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine International Railway Journal 15 August 2017
- ^ Regional Rail Transport for NSW
- ^ Transport for NSW (23 February 2024). "Regional Rail". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Transport for NSW (3 October 2024). "Regional Rail". Retrieved 23 October 2024.