| Suburban Multiple Unit | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1994-current (200) 1999-current (220) 2008-current (260) |
| Manufacturer | ABB/Walkers (200) ADtranz/Walkers (220) EDI/Bombardier (260) |
| Constructed | 1994-1995 (200) 1999-2001 (220) 2008-2011 (260) |
| Number built | 12 (200) 30 (220) 35 (260) |
| Number in service | 12 (200) 30 (220) 35 (260) |
| Fleet numbers | 201-212 (200) 221-250 (220) 261-296 (260) |
| Capacity | 200 series: (per 3-car set) 240 Seating & 260 Standing 220 series: (per 3-car set) 236 Seating & 266 Standing 260 series: (per 3-car set) 236 Seating & 222 Standing |
| Operator | Queensland Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 72.4 m (238 ft) (3-car set) |
| Doors | Push button operation |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) (200-220) 130 km/h (81 mph) km/h (260) |
| Weight | 126,100 kg (278,000 lb) (200) 122,100 kg (269,000 lb) (220) 128,200 kg (283,000 lb) (220) |
| Power supply | Overhead power lines |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Blended Regenerative electric and electro-pneumatic |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Suburban Multiple Unit are a class of electric multiple unit used by Citytrain in and around South East Queensland Australia. The Suburban Multiple Unit comes in three subclasses, Sets 200-212 is known as the 200 series, Sets 221-251 is known as the 220 series, and the newest sets (261-296), which is currently being built jointly by EDI and Bombardier is known as the 260 series.
A Suburban Multiple Unit is a three-car set, with the lead car being a Driving Control Car fitted with motors (numbered 5), the middle car being a motor car (numbered 6) with Pantograph fitted, and the Driving Control Trailer Car (numbered 8)[1] Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet, two three-car SMUs can be attached together to form one six-car set. The 200 series and 220 series are interoperable, and can both operate together in revenue service as a six-car set.
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The SMU 200 series were originally introduced in 1994 due to a rollingstock shortage after an increase in Citytrain services. There are twelve in total and were built by Walkers Ltd. Maryborough and ABB Transportation, Switzerland. The trains are numbered SMU201-SMU212 for Mk I units (200 Series). All units have driving cabs at both ends and have buttons to open the doors as opposed to handles for the EMU sets.
The SMU 220 series were introduced into service in 1999 to cater for service increases on recently upgraded lines such as the Caboolture Line triplication from Northgate to Lawnton. The SMU220s were used to replace the last remaining loco-hauled suburban services in Brisbane. The trains are numbered SMU221-SMU250 for the 220 Series. All of this model have driving cabs at both ends. These cars were manufactured by Walkers with their partners Adtranz.
Currently, older SMUs are undergoing Progressive re-configuration to seating, lighting and hand-rail arrangements to allow easier access to parents with prams and people with disabilities, which includes people in wheelchairs.[2]. Older SMUs are being refurbished under the Disability Discrimination Act[3].
The SMU260 series were introduced into service in 2008, after being part of a train carriage order in 2005. 24 carriages formed the initial batch of 8 three-car SMU260s ordered in response to the increased peak-hour demand on suburban services. The delivery of this first set of units was complete by late 2008. An additional 14 3-Car sets were ordered as part of a later order, which will eventually bring the total number of units in the series to 22.
The units are currently being constructed at EDi-Bombardier's facility in Maryborough, Queensland. In late 2007 the first of these new trains were being delivered and commissioned into service.
The trains were seen in service for the first time doing Ekka Shuttles. SMU 261-262 were spotted all day at Exhibition Station on Monday, 11 August 2008.
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