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Re: DennyCrane550 post# 7619

Thursday, 12/01/2016 2:23:32 PM

Thursday, December 01, 2016 2:23:32 PM

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The Sydney Trains A set or Waratah is a class of electric multiple unit trains operated by Sydney Trains in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The train was named Waratah by the NSW Government after the flower of the same name, which is the state's floral emblem.
The design is based on the M set and is the largest rolling stock order in Australia's history. The 626 carriages make up around half of the Sydney Trains fleet, and replaced two-thirds of the 498 S set carriages. Delivery commenced in July 2011 and was completed in June 2014. An order for 192 carriages of a very similar design was placed in December 2016.[1]


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Trains_A_set

Despite proceeding with the intercity train order, the New South Wales Government announced on 1 December 2016 that 24 new suburban trains had been ordered. The new trains share more than 90 percent of their design with the Waratahs. They will include improvements to air conditioning, as well as to the passenger information systems. The trains are expected to be delivered from the end of 2018. The $1.7 billion contract was awarded to Downer EDI. CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles will manufacture and deliver the trains on Downer's behalf. Downer EDI will maintain the trains for for a minimum of 25 years. As many as 45 additional sets may be added to the order at a future date



"Downer awarded Sydney Growth Trains contract". Downer Group. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.

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