CityRail fleet
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CityRail operates a large fleet of electric and diesel multiple units in and around Sydney, New South Wales. These can be classed according to their primary functions and the sectors of the network on which they operate. All of CityRail's suburban fleet of electric multiple units is comprised of double-deck rollingstock with a vestibule at either end of each car at platform height.
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[edit] Suburban fleet
The interiors of CityRail's suburban rollingstock is designed with the CityRail network in mind; that is, with a high density of passengers in city areas accommodated by large vestibule areas, as well as the large amount of seating in a 2x3 combination accommodating the long distances some passengers have to travel. They can be divided into several different 'generations'.
[edit] L, R and S sets (1972 - 1980)
L, R and S sets are the oldest trains currently operating on suburban lines. These are the "second-generation" of electric trains in Sydney and are of stainless steel construction. The sets were manufactured by Commonwealth Engineering (Comeng) (R and S set), and United Goninan (L, R and S sets). S sets manufactured by either firm run in 8 or 4 car configurations, R sets run in 6 car configuration, and L sets presently run in three car configurations. These sets were all introduced between 1972 and 1980.
[edit] K set (1981 - 1985)
K sets were the first air-conditioned suburban trains and resemble the general configuration of the previous stainless steel generation of L, R and S sets. They run in 4 or 8 car configurations and were introduced between 1981 and 1985.
[edit] C set (1986)
C sets were introduced in 1986 and introduced "chopper" control to braking and acceleration for improved performance. These are the last of the second generation trains.
[edit] Tangara (T set) (1988 - 1994)
Tangaras (T sets) form the third generation of electric rollingstock on the CityRail suburban network. They feature a distinctive sloped appearance at the cab ends and run in 4 or 8 car configuration. They were introduced between 1988 and 1994, replacing the last of the first generation 'red rattlers' which had operated for many decades.
[edit] Millennium train (M set) (2002 - 2005)
Millennium trains (M sets) were introduced between 2002 and 2005, constituting the fourth generation of CityRail suburban rollingstock. These were the first suburban trains in Sydney fitted with a multiphase alternating current traction system. The trains run in 4 or 8 car configurations.
[edit] CityRail's New PPP Cars (2009 - 2012)
As of November 2006, the NSW government and RailCorp/CityRail announced the manufacturer for the new trains (626 carriages) which are set to replace the R/S sets. The chosen manufacturer RelianceRail/Downer EDI is the same company which built the M (Millennium) sets. This has been said to be the largest order of rollingstock in Australia's history, at a cost of $3.6 billion, which includes a brand new maintenance facility at Auburn. The first carriages are set to be on the network by 2009, with all running on the network by 2012.
A computer generated video of these trains in action: http://www.cityrail.info/news/images/ppp.avi
More information about the new CityRail trains: http://www.cityrail.info/news/061110-ppp.jsp
[edit] Intercity and Outer Suburban fleet
The network's interurban services are designed with extra facilities (such as armrests and on-board toilets) to cater for longer distance journeys connecting Sydney with regional centres. All interurban trains are air-conditioned.
[edit] V set (Interurban) (1970 - 1989)
V sets (alternately Double Deck Interurban, or DDIU, rollinsgtock) form the backbone of CityRail's interurban services. They were manufactured by Comeng and were introduced between 1970 and 1989. They run in four, six or eight car configurations, and have been known to run in 10 car sets or greater numbers in revenue service, in special circumstances.
[edit] G set (Outer Suburban Tangara) (1994 - 1995)
G set are a variant of the suburban Tangara and were introduced between 1994 and 1995, originally being known as 'Odyssey' trains. and run on shorter interurban services such as to Springwood and Gosford. What makes them different from the "T" set Tangaras is that they have baggage storage and toilets in each carrage. These trains also operate on longer suburban runs, especially outside of peak hours. On the introduction of the OSCARs, the G sets will be 'suburbanised' and reintroduced to the suburban network.
[edit] H set (OSCARs) (2006 - )
H sets (nicknamed OSCARs, for Outer Suburban Cars), were launched on 24 April 2006. Six OSCAR sets are currently in revenue service with more to come over the next year.
[edit] Diesel fleet
The network's diesel multiple units are run on the Southern Highlands Line and the far reaches of the South Coast Line (between Kiama and Bomaderry (Nowra)) and the regional Hunter Lines.
[edit] 620 & 720 railcar (1961 - 1968)
620 & 720 railcars were introduced between 1961 and 1968 and are presently being phased out in favour of the Hunter railcars. They run in two car sets featuring a 620 (motor) and 720 (trailer) car and can be operated in 4 or 6 car sets, though this and especially the lattermost is quite rare.
[edit] Endeavour railcar (1994)
Endeavour railcars are also used on regional non-electrified lines and are technically similar to CountryLink's Xplorer trains, the latter being used for long distance travel.
[edit] Hunter railcar (2006 - )
Hunter railcars are a new generation of diesel multiple units currently being trialled for operation and will enter service on 23 October 2006, constituting a fleet replacement and improvement for the ageing 620 and 720 railcars.
[edit] Operating Sectors
CityRail's electric trains run in several operational sectors, tied to particular maintenance depots. The target plate at the front of each train reveals the operating sector, depending on the colour of the plate. Diesel units do not have target plates or a particular operational sector, but can in practice be considered to operate on a unique sector as they service the non-electrified portions of the system.
[edit] Sector 1 (Red target plates)
Sector 1 covers the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra lines only. The out stabling and depot points for Sector 1 include Cronulla, Waterfall and Bondi Junction.
The following trains operate in Sector 1 and are maintained at Mortdale Maintenance Depot:
[edit] Sector 2 (Blue target plates)
Sector 2 covers the City Circle lines (Airport and East Hills, Bankstown, Inner West and South lines), the Cumberland line and Olympic Park Sprint. The out stabling and depot points for Sector 2 include Campbelltown and Liverpool.
The following trains operate in Sector 2 and are maintained at Flemington Maintenance Depot:
- R sets
- S sets
- C sets
- Some Sector 1 T sets and Sector 5 Millennium trains are used on Sector 2 services, but are not maintained at Flemington.
[edit] Sector 3 (Black target plates)
Sector 3 covers the North Shore, Northern, Western and Carlingford lines. In peak times, Sector 3 also incorporates the Blue Mountains line to Springwood, and the Newcastle and Central Coast line to Wyong. Local Newcastle services on the Central Coast line are also included. The out stabling and depot points for Sector 3 include Penrith, Blacktown, Richmond, North Sydney and Hornsby.
The following trains operate in Sector 3 and are maintained at Hornsby Maintenance Depot:
[edit] Sector 4 (Blue target plates)
Sector 4 covers interurban services within the New South Wales electrified rail network between Sydney (Central) and the Blue Mountains, South Coast, Newcastle, and Central Coast. The out stabling and depot points for Sector 4 include Newcastle, Gosford, Mount Victoria, Lithgow, and Wollongong.
The following trains operate in Sector 4 and are maintained at Flemington Maintenance Depot:
[edit] Sector 5 (Green target plates)
Sector 5 is not a geographical portion of the system, but refers to trains which are maintained at the Eveleigh Maintenance Centre. These trains generally work on Sector 2, but may also work on Sector 1. These trains are:
[edit] MainTrain
MainTrain, located in Auburn, is contracted by RailCorp for all heavy maintenance and overhauls of the CityRail electric fleet (excluding the Millennium trains and H sets).
[edit] External links
- CityRail
- CityRail's Fleet - CityRail webpage of its rollingstock.
| CityRail fleet | |
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| Interurban and outer suburban electric fleet | |
| Suburban electric fleet | |
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L, R, and S sets | K set | C set | T set (Tangara) | M set (Millennium) |
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| Regional diesel fleet | |
