What train is replacing XPT?
NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project
| New Regional Trains | |
|---|---|
| Built at | Beasain, Basque Country, Spain |
| Family name | Civity |
| Replaced | XPT Xplorer Endeavour railcar |
| Number under construction | 117 carriages |
Is the XPT going to be replaced?
We are replacing the ageing NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains. The new trains will provide improved safety, accessibility, facilities and reliability for customers who travel from many NSW regional centres to Sydney, as well as Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.
How old are the XPT trains?
Introduced to service in 1982 the XPT, short for “express passenger train”, has an aerodynamic design and travels between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton and Casino. The XPT power car features a Paxman VP185 12-cylinder, turbo-charged diesel electric engine boasting 1492 kW or 2000 horsepower.
What is the difference between the Class 59 and Class 66?
The Class 59 was superseded by the Class 66. These locomotives were first built for EWS in 1998 and are now operated by most British and some European freight operators. This design uses the same body shell but it has some differences including a larger EMD 710 engine.
Are trains still running from Canberra to Sydney?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canberra Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day.
How many XPT trains are there?
New South Wales XPT
| XPT | |
|---|---|
| Family name | High Speed Train |
| Entered service | 1981–1994 |
| Refurbished | 1992–1993, 2005–2008 |
| Number built | 19 power cars 60 passenger carriages |
How fast is the XPT train?
160 km/h
The XPT operates at a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph). However, it can theoretically reach speeds of 200 km/h. XPT trains currently operate services from Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane and Dubbo.
Who owns XPT?
NIO
XPT is the advanced technology components and solutions division of NIO. They provide OEMs with turnkey solutions sourced from invention, investments, and partnerships for electric vehicles.
Why are 66 called sheds?
Rail enthusiasts labelled the type “The Red Death” as they displaced many older types of locomotive whilst also acquiring the nicknames of “sheds” for the EWS (now DBS) locomotives (due to their upturned roof looking like a shed roof) with the Freightliner locomotives being called “Freds” as a portmanteau of …
What is an Endeavour railcar?
The Endeavour Railcars are a class of diesel multiple unit operated by NSW TrainLink on passenger rail services in New South Wales, Australia on the Hunter, Blue Mountains (to Bathurst), Southern Highlands and South Coast lines (between Kiama and Bomaderry). They are mechanically identical to the Xplorers.
When did the Endeavour train come to New Zealand?
The Endeavour was a long-distance passenger train service between Wellington and Napier (and for part of its history, Gisborne) in the North Island of New Zealand. The service was modelled on the Southerner service in the South Island, and operated from 1972 to 1989.
What is the maximum speed of an Endeavour train?
The maximum speed of Endeavour railcars is 160 km/h but in service this is limited to 145 km/h. Endeavours operate on four lines: Endeavours previously operated weekend only Wollongong to Moss Vale services. In 2009–2010, the Endeavours, along with the Xplorers, were refurbished by Bombardier Transportation in Dandenong.
What is the history of the Endeavour?
The Endeavour was introduced on Sunday, 6 November 1972 as a carriage train to replace the morning railcar service between Wellington and Napier. The 88-seater railcars used on this route were deteriorating due to age and were unreliable, and the success of the Southerner inspired the creation of the Endeavour.