The NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project is an initiative of Transport for NSW to procure new bi-mode CAF Civity trains to replace NSW TrainLink's Endeavour, Xplorer and XPT fleets.
New Regional Trains | |
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Manufacturer | CAF |
Built at | Beasain, Spain |
Family name | Civity |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 2020– |
Entered service | 2025–2027 (scheduled) |
Number under construction | Total delivery of 117 carriages (19 3-car sets and 10 6-car sets) |
Formation |
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Operators | NSW TrainLink |
Depots | Mindyarra Maintenance Centre |
Specifications | |
Train length |
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Car length |
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Wheel diameter | 850–780 mm (33–31 in)[2] |
Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
Traction motors | 12–24 × TSA TME 46-23-4 210 kW (280 hp)[3] |
Transmission | 4.365 : 1 gear ratio (2-stage reduction)[2] |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary (electrified sections only) |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′(+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
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In the lead up to the 2015 state election, the Baird Government committed itself, if re-elected, to replacing the XPT fleet (19 power cars and 60 carriages).[4][5] 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.[6][7][8]
In August 2017, the government announced it had decided to proceed with the replacement of all three fleets.[9] In November 2017, three consortia, led by Bombardier, CAF and Downer, were shortlisted for the contract to build the trains.[10] In May 2018, the Bombardier Consortium withdrew from the process.[11]
A contract was signed in February 2019 with Momentum Trains, a consortium of CAF, DIF Infrastructure and Pacific Partnerships.[12] The order will comprise 117 bi-mode Civity carriages which will make up a total of 29 trains:[13][14]
All trains will be maintained at the new Mindyarra Maintenance Centre to be built in Dubbo.[15][16]
As of 23 November 2023[update] there was no delivery date on the Project website.[17] An article in The Sydney Morning Herald on 26 December 2022 claimed that there was a 35-month delay in the project because the state transport agency had demanded design changes to the carriages.[18]
The first complete 6 car unit arrived into Australia at Port Kembla on 14th Feb 2024. The complete train set has been road hauled to the Dubbo Maintenance Centre for initial testing.[19]
All 117 carriages are expected to arrive in Australia by the end of 2024.[citation needed]