| Electric Multiple Unit | |
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QR EMU03 at Beerburrum station |
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| In service | 1979 - current |
| Manufacturer | ABB/Walkers |
| Number built | 88 |
| Number in service | 87 |
| Fleet numbers | 01-88 |
| Capacity | 248 Seating per 3-car set 252 Standing per 3-car set 500 Total per 3-car set |
| Operator | Queensland Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 72.4m (3-car set) |
| Doors | Push button operation |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Weight | 117,800 kg (260,000 lb) |
| Power supply | Overhead power lines |
| Braking system(s) | Blended Regenerative electric and electro-pneumatic |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Electric Multiple Unit are an electric multiple-unit commuter trains operated on the by QR Citytrain in South East Queensland, Australia. They were the first EMUs in Queensland entering service from 1979 and remain in service today.
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These were the first EMUs in Queensland, entering revenue service when the Brisbane rail network was electrified in 1979.[1] The EMUs were progressively introduced into service between 1979 and 1987.[2]
Since 2004 all Electric Multiple Units are being progressively refurbished. Several EMU's have new driving cab faces and some EMU's have been refitted with button operated doors, phasing out the power operated handles on all units. All upgrades are to bring the train services in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
The EMUs operate on all Citytrain suburban lines in 3 or 6 car sets. EMU01-EMU59 and EMU80-EMU88 have driving cabs at both ends and can either operate as a 3 car or 6 car unit. Units EMU60-EMU79 have only a single driving cab, and because those units have only a single driving cab, they can operate only as a 6-car unit. They are interoperable with InterCity Express units to form hybrid sets. The units serves all lines in the suburban network. However they are regularly found operating interurban services on the Nambour and Gympie North Line and occasionally on the Gold Coast Line, due to a shortage of interurban rollingstock.
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