How many Waratah trains are there?
24
The NSW Government ordered an initial fleet of 24 new eight-car Waratah Series 2 suburban trains as part of the More Trains, More Services program. All 24 trains of the initial fleet of Waratah Series 2 trains have been in passenger service since September 2019.
Where are Waratah trains made?
The Waratahs are based on the M sets, and were manufactured by a joint consortium between CRRC and Downer Rail, with initial construction taking place overseas in Changchun before final assembly at Downer Rail’s Cardiff Locomotive Workshops.
When were steam trains used in Sydney?
A new era began in 1854 when the first steam train commenced operation in Australia, an era in which railway construction expanded rapidly in all of the country’s independent colonies. The earliest railways were built in the 1850s.
What year was the Waratah fleet of trains first introduced?
2011
“The Waratah trains have been renowned globally for safety and reliability since first entering service in 2011, and the Series 2 builds on this strong reputation with further design enhancements delivered in record time,” Downer project director of the Waratah 2 trains, Dan Chaplin, said.
How much does a Waratah train weigh?
51 tonnes
Motor carriage
| Seating capacity | 118 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Reliance Rail (Series 2: Changchun Railway Vehicles) |
| Introduced to service | 2011 (Series 2: 2018) |
| Number | 312 (Series 2: 96 at project completion) |
| Weight | 51 tonnes (approx.) |
Who built NSW trains?
1860s – Boom in railway expansion These new lines were constructed under the direction of John Whitton, who was appointed Engineer-in-Chief of the NSW Railways in 1867 and known today as the ‘father of the railways’.
How is railway gauge measured?
The gauge of a railroad track is simply the distance between the two running rails. This distance is measured against the inside faces of the rail heads at some distance down from the top of the rails. This distance down is known as the “gauge plane”.
How much does a Waratah train cost?
The new batch of Waratah trains, which will be built in China, will cost the state about $900 million, which includes their ongoing maintenance. Once off the production line, the first of the 17 Waratah B-sets is due to begin running on the city’s suburban network in August 2020.
What is the Waratah train?
Sydney’s Waratah is the next generation of suburban passenger trains designed to provide customers with improved security, safety and accessibility features. The new fleet was acquired through the NSW Government’s $3.6 billion (net present cost) rolling stock public-private partnership (PPP).
What is the seating capacity of a warwaratah?
Waratah carriages have a seated capacity of 101 passengers for driving trailer cars, 118 for motor cars, and 110 for trailer cars. Note that as B sets are practically identical to A sets, any driver qualified to drive an A set is also qualified for B sets.
What are the benefits of the Waratah fleet?
The Waratah fleet delivered a number of benefits for Sydney commuters, including: smart air conditioning, which automatically adjusts for the ambient temperature and number of passengers increased security with additional internal and external closed circuit TV (CCTV) covering all areas of the train carriage
When did Waratah Series 2 start running?
Set B2 was the first to enter revenue service on 7 September 2018, beginning with a run from Granville to Liverpool. It then ran to the City and Campbelltown. On 18 September 2018, B2 became the first Waratah Series 2 to operate during peak hours. By June 2019, all the 24 B sets were delivered and replaced the 48 remaining S sets.