Transperth B-series train
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| Transperth B-series | |
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| Entered service | October 4 2004 |
| Built by | EDi/Bombardier |
| Built / In service | 31 / 30 |
| Fleet numbers | 49 - 79 |
| Depots | Nowergup, Mandurah |
| Weight | |
| Tare | ? t |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 73 m |
| Width | 2.9 m |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Articulated sections | 3 |
| Motors | 4 in 'A' railcar 4 in 'B' railcar |
The new trains run in configurations of 3 or 6 carriages. Each 3 car configuration consists of two opposing drivers' carriages, and a third middle carriage dedicated to passengers.
History
Perth's first electrified trains, the A-Series, commenced service in 1990. The new B-series was introduced on October 3, 2004 as part of the New MetroRail project. The trains were bought to service the Joondalup Line and Mandurah Line at a cost of AU$8 657 000 each, and are stored and cleaned primarily at the Nowergup railway depot.Improvements
- Mounting of traction motors to the sprung body of the railcar rather than to the bogies, resulting in less noise and vibration
- Faster operation with running speeds of 130 km/h, compared with the older sets' maximum of 110 km/h)
- Regenerative braking
- Distinctive styling, with a more contoured exterior
- Other minor aesthetic alterations
| Transperth Trains |
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First-Gen A-Series |
Second-Gen A-Series |
B-Series |
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