New South Wales R set
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The NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project is an initiative of Transport for NSW to procure new bi-mode CAF Civity trains (designated R sets[5]) to replace NSW TrainLink's Endeavour, Xplorer and XPT fleets.
This article is about the NSW TrainLink regional train. For the Sydney electric multiple unit, see CityRail R set.
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Built at ...
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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Fleet numbers | RDA 2301–[1] |
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)[3] |
Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
Traction motors | 12–24 × TSA TME 46-23-4 210 kW (280 hp)[4] |
Transmission | 4.365 : 1 gear ratio (2-stage reduction)[3] |
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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