New South Wales R set
| New Regional Trains | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CAF |
| Entered service | 2023 (scheduled) |
| Number under construction | 117 carriages |
| Formation | 19 x 3 cars 10 x 6 cars |
| Operators | NSW TrainLink |
| Depots | Dubbo Maintenance Centre |
| Specifications | |
| Power supply | Bi-mode |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC Overhead |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project is an initiative of Transport for NSW to procure new trains to replace NSW TrainLink's entire regional fleet.
History
In the lead up to the 2015 state election, the Baird Government committed itself to replacing the XPT fleet (19 power cars and 60 carriages) if re-elected.[1][2] Having been returned to office, in October 2016 the government announced it was also considering replacing the Xplorer (23 carriages) and Endeavour (28 carriages) diesel multiple unit fleets.[3][4][5]
In August 2017, the government announced it had decided to proceed with the replacement of all three fleets.[6] In November 2017, three consortia, led by Bombardier, CAF and Downer, were shortlisted for the contract to build the trains.[7] In May 2018, the Bombardier Consortium withdrew from the process.[8]
A contract was signed in February 2019 with CAF, with the trains entering service in 2023. The order will comprise 117 bi-mode carriages which will make up 10 diesel-electric trainsets for use on long-distance services linking Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, plus nine short and 10 long multiple-units for regional routes.[9][10] All will be maintained at a new facility to be built in Dubbo.[11][12]
References
- ^ $1 billion overhaul to cut train travel times for XPT The Border Mail 16 March 2015
- ^ Coalition promises new trains will replace XPT The Daily Examiner 17 March 2015
- ^ New country train program accelerated Transport for New South Wales 28 October 2016
- ^ New South Wales brings forward XPT replacement International Railway Journal 28 October 2016
- ^ NSW fleet replacement accelerated Railway Gazette International 31 October 2016
- ^ NSW regional train fleet to be replaced Railway Gazette International 15 August 2017
- ^ "Another Milestone for Regional Rail Project". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Transport for NSW. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Regional Rail Project Overview" (PDF). www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ CAF to replace New South Wales regional train fleet Railway Gazette International 14 February 2019
- ^ Regional Rail Transport for NSW 26 September 2019
- ^ NSW Region train fleet on track Transport for New South Wales 14 August 2017
- ^ NSW seeks private finance for regional fleet International Railway Journal 15 August 2017