New Generation Rollingstock
| New Generation Rollingstock | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Built at | Savli |
| Replaced | Electric Multiple Unit |
| Constructed | 2015-18 |
| Number under construction | 450 carriages |
| Formation | 6 carriage sets |
| Operator | Citytrain |
| Specifications | |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC overhead lines |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The New Generation Rollingstock is a class of electric multiple units being manufactured by Bombardier Transportation in Savli, India for Queensland Rail's Citytrain division.
History
In January 2014, the Queensland Government awarded a contract for 75 six carriage electric multiple units to the Qtectic consortium of Bombardier Transportation, John Laing and Itochu under a 32 year public private partnership.[1][2][3]
The first trains are scheduled to be delivered in late 2015, with all in service by December 2018. They will be built in Savli, India.[4]
The trains will be maintained in a custom built depot in Wulkuraka.[5][6] The new trains will replace the Electric Multiple Unit fleet as well as providing increased capacity. They will be used on all Citytrain services.[4]
References
- ↑ Bombardier Consortium Wins Multi-billion Contract for Queensland New Generation Rollingstock Project Bombardier 29 January 2014
- ↑ Bombardier NRG Consortium wins $4.4bn contract for Queensland New Generation Rollingstock Project Urbanalyst 4 February 2014
- ↑ "Bombardier-led consortium is Queensland New Generation Rollingstock contract winner" Railway Digest February 2014 page 6
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Generation Rollingstock Department of Transport & Main Roads
- ↑ New Generation Rollingstock - Wulkuraka Queensland Rail
- ↑ "Work commences on Wulkuraka NGR maintenance centre" Railway Digest June 2014 page 14
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