NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project

New Regional Trains
Constructed Scheduled for early 2020s
Operator(s) NSW TrainLink
Depot(s) Dubbo
Specifications
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project is an initiative of Transport for New South Wales to procure new trains to replace NSW TrainLink's entire regional fleet.

History

In the lead up to the 2015 state election, the Baird Government committed itself to replacing the XPT fleet (19 power cars and 60 carriages) if re-elected.[1][2] 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.[3][4][5]

In August 2017, the government announced it had decided to proceed with the replacement of all three fleets.[6] In November 2017, three consortia, led by Bombardier, CAF and Downer, were shortlisted for the contract to build the trains.[7] A contract is scheduled to be awarded in early 2019, with the trains entering service in the early 2020s. A new maintenance facility is to be built in Dubbo.[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ $1 billion overhaul to cut train travel times for XPT The Border Mail 16 March 2015
  2. ↑ Coalition promises new trains will replace XPT The Daily Examiner 17 March 2015
  3. ↑ New country train program accelerated Trasport for New South Wales 28 October 2016
  4. ↑ New South Wales brings forward XPT replacement International Railway Journal 28 October 2016
  5. ↑ NSW fleet replacement accelerated Railway Gazette International 31 October 2016
  6. ↑ NSW regional train fleet to be replaced Railway Gazette International 15 August 2017
  7. ↑ "Another Milestone for Regional Rail Project". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Transport for NSW. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  8. ↑ NSW Region train fleet on track Transport for New South Wales 14 August 2017
  9. ↑ NSW seeks private finance for regional fleet International Railway Journal 15 August 2017
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