CityRail fleet

Suburban fleet from 1981

K set (1981–1985)

K set

Main article: CityRail K set

K sets were manufactured by A Goninan & Co. and were the first air-conditioned suburban trains.

The first cars built - four two-car sets - were air-conditioned, the remainder of the fleet were built with forced-air ventilation, and were subsequently retrofitted with air-conditioning.

They follow the general configuration of the previous stainless steel generation (L, R and S sets), but are distinguished by a flat section above the drivers cabin. They run in 2, 4 or 8 car configurations and were introduced between 1981 and 1985.

C set (1986)

C set

Main article: CityRail C set

C sets were also manufactured by A Goninan & Co. They were introduced in 1986 due to a delay in the design and introduction of the Tangara trains. They run in 4 or 8 car configurations and are the last of the second generation. They are distinguished by a moulded fiberglass section above the drivers cabin. They were the first trains to introduce the unpopular fixed seating.

T set (Tangara) (1988–1994)

T set

Main article: CityRail T & G sets

Tangaras (T sets) are the third generation of electric rollingstock on the CityRail suburban network and were manufactured by A Goninan & Co. 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 single deck electrics which had operated for many decades.

M set (Millennium) (2002–2005)

M set

Main article: CityRail M set

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.^{[citation needed]} The trains run in 4 or 8 car configurations. They replaced the Tulloch trailers which the R and S sets ran with.^{[citation needed]}

A set (Waratah) (2011–2014)

Main article: CityRail A set

A set

Waratah trains are the newest rolling stock in the CityRail fleet. Based on the M Set, the design incorporates a number of advancements including 'smart' air conditioning, extensive use of LED lighting, internal and external closed-circuit television cameras, and a redesigned vestibule area with a wider entrance area and increased priority seating. Waratahs are also the first to feature an indivisible eight-car configuration. The trains are largely manufactured in China by the Changchun Railway Vehicles Company Ltd., with internal fitting-out performed by Downer Rail in Australia. The first Waratah train (set A3) entered service on 1 July 2011, operating from Redfern to Macarthur via the City Circle and Airport and East Hills line. 78 A sets are ordered to start replacing the retiring R & S sets which will begin in 2012.

Inter Urban 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.^{[citation needed]}

V set (Interurban) (1970–1989)

V set

Main article: CityRail V set

V sets (alternately Double Deck Interurban, or DDIU, rollingstock) 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.^{[citation needed]} They contain toilets and drinking fountains, and which the drinking fountains are not used anymore and boarded up.

G set (outer Suburan Tangara) (1994–1995)

G set

Main article: CityRail T & G sets

G sets are now T sets OD is now D6820 ONL is now N5858 and ON is N5816. The first train to be converted was set G4 to T104 in 2009. G xx is now T xxx

G set are a variant of the suburban Tangara and were introduced between 1994 and 1995, originally being known as 'Odyssey' trains.^{[citation needed]} They 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 in each carriage, and a unisex toilet in each 4 car block. They also have selective door opening capability for use with shorter platforms in outer suburban areas. These trains also operate on longer suburban runs, especially outside of peak hours. The G Sets have been refurbished to service the suburban network when the OSCARs were introduced. The G Sets were the first suburban trains to contain toilets which have now been removed and all of the G Set Tangaras have been converted to T Sets^{[citation needed]}

H set (OSCAR) (2006-2012)

H set

Main article: CityRail H set

H sets (nicknamed OSCARs, for Outer Suburban Cars), were introduced from 2006.

These sets run on the intermediate outer suburban service area (South Coast, Blue Mountains and Newcastle and Central Coast lines), and also on the Northern Line. They are similar in design to the G sets. They also contain toilets and drinking fountains. The OSCARs were ordered to start replacing the retiring V sets.^{[citation needed]}

Diesel fleet

The network's diesel multiple units are run on the Southern Highlands Line, the far reaches of the South Coast Line (between Kiama and Bomaderry (Nowra)), and the regional Hunter Line.

Endeavour railcar (1994)

Endeavour railcar

Main article: CityRail Endeavour railcar

Endeavour railcars were introduced in 1994. The 28 carriages were manufactured by Adtranz. They serve the Southern Highlands Line between Campbelltown and Goulburn, the far reaches of the South Coast Line (between Kiama and Bomaderry (Nowra)), and the regional Hunter Line.

Hunter railcar (2006–2007)

Hunter railcar

Main article: CityRail Hunter railcar

Hunter railcars are the newest members of CityRail's diesel fleet, serving the Hunter line. Introduced between November 22, 2006 and September 10, 2007, they replaced the old 620 and 720 railcars. Features of the series of the 7 2-car trains include air-conditioning, security cameras, on-board passenger information displays and digital voice announcements.

Maintenance Depots

CityRail's electric trains are tied to different maintenance depots. The target plate at the front of each train reveals the maintenance depot, 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.

Mortdale maintenance depot (Red target plates)

The following trains are maintained at Mortdale maintenance depot

• S and T sets on Sector 1 (Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line)
• T sets on Sector 2

The out stabling and depot points for Sector 1 include Cronulla, Waterfall and Bondi Junction

Flemington maintenance depot (Blue target plates)

The following trains are maintained at Flemington Maintenance Depot

• L,R and S sets and C sets on Sector 2 (Airport and East Hills, Bankstown, Inner West, South, Cumberland, Carlingford lines and Olympic Park Sprint)
• V sets on intercity services (Blue Mountains & Newcastle and Central Coast lines)

The out stabling and depot points for Sector 2 include Campbelltown and Liverpool.

The out stabling and depot points for intercity services include Newcastle, Gosford, Mount Victoria, and Lithgow.

Hornsby maintenance depot (Black target plates)

The following trains are maintained at Hornsby Maintenance Depot:

• R and S sets, K sets and T sets on Sector 3 (North Shore, Northern and Western lines)
• K sets on Newcastle and Central Coast Line local services

The out stabling and depot points for Sector 3 include Penrith, Blacktown, Richmond, North Sydney and Hornsby.

Eveleigh Maintenance Centre (Green target plates)

The following trains are maintained at Eveleigh Maintenance Centre:

• M sets on Sector 2
• H sets on on the intercity services and selected suburban services in Sectors 1 and 3

All deb sets {e and y} sets are maintained fleet .

Auburn Maintenance Centre

Auburn Maintenance Centre was built to exclusivly maintain the 78 Waratah Trains completed by 2014.

See also

• Rail rollingstock in New South Wales

External links

• CityRail
• CityRail's Fleet - CityRail webpage of its rollingstock.