NSW TrainLink V set
Class of electric multiple unit operating in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The V sets are a class of electric multiple units currently operated by NSW TrainLink. Built by Comeng between 1970 and 1989, the sets are of stainless steel construction, and are currently the oldest in the NSW TrainLink fleet. Initially introduced under the Public Transport Commission, only sets from 1977 and onwards remain in service, now operating on Intercity services to Lithgow and Newcastle.
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Quick Facts V set, In service ...
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Manufacturer | Comeng |
Built at | Granville |
Constructed | 1970–1989 |
Entered service | 1970 |
Refurbished | 2002–2008, 2013–2016, 2023 |
Scrapped | 2005 (first batch) |
Number built | 246 carriages |
Number in service | 204 carriages (51 sets) |
Number scrapped | 42 carriages |
Successor | D sets |
Formation | 4-car sets |
Capacity | 96 seated (driving cars), 112 seated (trailer cars) |
Operators | NSW TrainLink |
Depots | Flemington |
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Specifications | |
Car length |
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Width | 2,928 mm (9 ft 7+1⁄4 in) |
Height | 4,382 mm (14 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
Wheel diameter |
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Maximum speed | 115 km/h (71 mph) |
Weight |
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Traction system | Mitsubishi Electric |
Traction motors |
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Power output |
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Transmission |
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Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification |
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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