Interurban Multiple Unit (160 Series) (Citytrain)

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Interurban Multiple Unit (160 series)


In service	2007
Manufacturer	EDI/Bombardier
Number built	161-176
Formation	3-6 cars
Operator	QR Citytrain
Depots	Mayne, Robina, Nambour
Lines served	Gold Coast Line, Airport Line, Nambour and Gympie North Line
Specifications
Car length	72.4 m
Width	2.7 m
Height	3.9 m
Maximum speed	130km/h
Weight	131.8 t
Gauge	1,067 mm

EDI-Bombardier Interurban Multiple Units (160 Series) are a model of electric multiple unit currently being built for Citytrain in South East Queensland, Australia.

1 History
2 Operation
3 Timetable
4 References
5 External links

[edit] History

QR ordered the new IMUs in 2005 in conjunction with the upgrade and duplication of the Gold Coast Line. The units are in service on the network as of May 2007. ^[1] In early 2007 during safety checks, it was discovered that air-conditioning units on the trains were 10mm too wide. This meant that they did not meet safety standards on a 4 metre length of track between Central and Brunswick Street stations.^[2]

On Monday 28 May 2007, the first of the new IMUs (161 and 164) entered service on the Gold Coast Line, departing Robina station in the morning at 7:38am. ^[3]

[edit] Operation

The trains are numbered IMU161-176. The trains' body is based on Transperth's B-Series train.

[edit] Timetable

The units will increase off-peak carrying capacity and will double the amount of peak-hour services on the Gold Coast Line, as of March 2008. ^[4] The trains will also progressively replace some peak-hour EMU timetabled services on the Nambour and Gympie North line.

[edit] References

^ "Premier views progress on new trains", Team Beattie, September 7, 2006.
^ "Bungle halts trains", Courier Mail, February 24, 2007.
^ "Downer EDI and Bombardier to supply rail cars to Queensland Rail under contract valued at $212M", EDI Rail, November 4, 2004.
^ "New trains, new timetable", May 27, 2007.
^ "Rail funding to get budget boost", Brisbane Times, May 28, 2007.

[edit] External links

QR awards multi-million-dollar Citytrain contract

QR Citytrain Fleet

Suburban Fleet
Electric Multiple Unit \| Suburban Multiple Unit (200 Series) \| Suburban Multiple Unit (220 Series) \| Suburban Multiple Unit (260 Series)
Interurban Fleet
InterCity Express \| Interurban Multiple Unit (100/120 Series) \| Interurban Multiple Unit (160 Series)