IÉ 29000 Class
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The 29000 Class is a type of four-car Diesel Multiple Unit operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail). The units were built in Spain by CAF in two batches between 2002 and 2005.
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Iarnród Éireann 29000 Class | |
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In service | 30 June 2003 – present |
Manufacturer | CAF |
Family name | CxK |
Constructed | 2002 – 2005 |
Number built | 29 trainsets |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 29001–29029 |
Capacity | 185 seated 634 standing |
Operators | Commuter |
Depots | Drogheda Depot |
Lines served | Dublin - Rosslare Newry - Dublin Dublin – Longford |
Specifications | |
Train length | 81.46 m (267 ft 3 in) |
Width | 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) |
Height | 3.985 m (13 ft 0.9 in) |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Weight | 43,520 kg (43.52 t) |
Prime mover(s) | MAN D 2876 LUH01, 400 hp |
Braking system(s) | Air, 2 brake discs per axle |
Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) see Rail gauge in Ireland |
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