New South Wales R set explained

Background:
  1. FF6600
R set
Manufacturer:CAF
Factory:Beasain, Spain
Family:Civity
Replaced:
Yearconstruction:2020–
Yearservice:2025–2027 (scheduled)
Numberconstruction:117 carriages
(19 3-car sets and 10 6-car sets)
Operator:NSW TrainLink
Depots:Mindyarra Maintenance Centre
Trainlength:
  • 146.16frac=16NaNfrac=16 (6-car sets)
  • 73.92frac=16NaNfrac=16 (3-car sets)
Carlength:
  • 24.92frac=16NaNfrac=16 (end cars)
  • 24.08frac=16NaNfrac=16 (intermediate cars)
Wheeldiameter:850–
Maxspeed:160km/h
Traction Motors:12–24 × TSA TME 46-23-4 210kW[1]
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Notes:[2]

The R sets[3] are a class of bi-mode multiple units being built by as part of the Regional Rail Project to replace NSW TrainLink's Endeavour, Xplorer and XPT fleets for long-distance services.

History

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 purpose built Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo.[15] [16]

The first complete 6-car unit arrived at Port Kembla on 14 February 2024 and was taken by road to Dubbo.[17] [18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CAF Civity DEMU for New South Wales . Traktionssysteme Austria . 10 February 2023 . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210044813/https://www.tsa.at/tsa_referenzen/caf-civity-demu-for-new-south-wales/ . live .
  2. Web site: Civity regional trains for Transport For NSW . . 1 October 2023.
  3. Web site: 25 January 2024 . Updated Train Numbering – Regional Rail . 4 May 2024 . Transport for NSW.
  4. http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2946755/1-billion-overhaul-to-cut-train-travel-times-for-xpt/ $1 billion overhaul to cut train travel times for XPT
  5. https://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/coalition-promises-new-trains-will-replace-xpt-and/2576041/ Coalition promises new trains will replace XPT
  6. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/new-country-train-program-accelerated New country train program accelerated
  7. http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/australia-nz/new-south-wales-brings-forward-xpt-replacement.html New South Wales brings forward XPT replacement
  8. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/traction-rolling-stock/single-view/view/nsw-fleet-replacement-accelerated.html NSW fleet replacement accelerated
  9. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/nsw-regional-train-fleet-to-be-replaced.html NSW regional train fleet to be replaced
  10. Web site: Another Milestone for Regional Rail Project. 2017-11-30. www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Transport for NSW. en-AU. 2017-12-01. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201131300/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/another-milestone-for-regional-rail-project. live.
  11. Web site: Regional Rail Project Overview. www.transport.nsw.gov.au. 2019-01-17.
  12. Web site: CAF to replace New South Wales regional train fleet. Railway Gazette International. 14 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218123614/https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/caf-to-replace-new-south-wales-regional-train-fleet.html. 18 February 2019. live.
  13. Web site: Regional Rail. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126125554/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/regional-rail. 26 January 2021. 26 January 2021. Transport for NSW. 31 May 2017 .
  14. Web site: Regional Rail Project - Regional Rail fleet: Frequently asked questions July 2021. live. 12 September 2021. Transport for NSW. 11 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210911220012/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2021/Regional%20Rail%20FAQ%20-%20Fleet%20-%20July%202021%20WCAG.pdf.
  15. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/new-regional-train-fleet-on-track NSW Region train fleet on track
  16. http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/australia-nz/nsw-seeks-private-finance-for-regional-fleet-replacement.html NSW seeks private finance for regional fleet
  17. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/regional-rail Regional Rail
  18. Web site: Transport for NSW . 2024-02-23 . Regional Rail . 2024-03-25 . www.transport.nsw.gov.au . en-AU.

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