Transperth A-series train
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The A-series trains are a class of electric multiple unit built by Walkers Limited in Maryborough, Queensland for Transperth between 1991 and 1999. When introduced in 1991, the A-series trains became the first electric passenger trains to operate in Western Australia and until 2004, were the only type of train in use on the Perth suburban rail network.
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Transperth A-series | |
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In service | 1990–present |
Manufacturer | ABB/Adtranz and Walkers |
Built at | Maryborough, Queensland |
Replaced | ADK/ADB and ADL/ADC class diesel railcars |
Constructed | 1990-1999 |
Number built | 96 carriages (48 sets) |
Number in service | 96 carriages (48 sets) |
Successor | C-series |
Formation | 2-car sets |
Fleet numbers | 01-48 AEA: 201-248 AEB: 301-348 |
Capacity | 148 seated 164 standing (2-car set as delivered) |
Operators | Transperth |
Depots | Claisebrook |
Lines served | Armadale, Fremantle, Midland, and Thornlie |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Train length | 48,422 mm (158 ft 10+3⁄8 in) (over coupler faces) |
Car length | 24,211 mm (79 ft 5+3⁄16 in) (over coupler faces) |
Width | 2.89 m (9 ft 5+3⁄4 in) |
Height |
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Doors | Pneumatic sliding pocket, 2 per side of car |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (8 ft 2+7⁄16 in) |
Maximum speed |
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Weight | 94 t (93 long tons; 104 short tons) |
Traction system | ABB GTO–phase-fired controller[1] |
Traction motors | 6 × ABB 195 kW (261 hp) DC motor |
Power output | 1.17 MW (1,569 hp) |
Acceleration | 0.8 m/s2 (2.6 ft/s2) |
Deceleration | 1.12 m/s2 (3.7 ft/s2) |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+Bo′2′ |
Bogies | Fabricated steel |
Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic braking (Davies and Metcalfe) |
Safety system(s) | Ansaldo STS L10000 ATP |
Coupling system |
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Seating | Longitudinal |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
Sourced from[3] except where noted |
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