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24-487: It consists of 2 power cars and 9 passenger cars. The prototype rolled out in 2002. The train set is designed for a top speed of 270 km/h (170 mph), and a full load of 726 passengers. It achieved a top speed of 321 km/h (199 mph) on the newly built Qinshen Passenger Railway line during a test run in late 2002, setting a Chinese train speed record. However, due to signal system mismatches, and problems at electrical system and brake system, commercial services

48-478: A five-year period, with an option to extend for three years if performance criteria are met. The services operated by Forest Coach Lines and Sunstate Coaches commenced new five-year contracts on 1 July 2016. The full list of coach operators providing services as at January 2015 was: + not included in January 2015 re-tendering process From 2018, NSW TrainLink introduced several new road coach services on

72-437: A further three percent, with a particular increase in ridership on Sydney-Melbourne services. 107,000 monthly journeys were made on regional trains in 2023. Regional services are considered on-time if they operate within ten minutes of their scheduled time. The target is for 92 percent of intercity services (formerly operated by NSW TrainLink) and 78 percent of regional services to operate on-time. In 2017–18 NSW Trains met both

96-500: A mix of power cars and trailers, often with one of each in a pair which can be coupled to other pairs to form a larger train; see e.g. New Zealand FP class electric multiple unit . The power supply generation in Indian Railways is based on end-on-generation (EOG), in which a train's hotel load (power supply for lights, fans, air conditioning, pantry, etc.) is provided with electricity from 2 power cars attached to both ends of

120-544: A trial basis: The entire NSW TrainLink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with UGL Rail . A fleet of bi-mode CAF Civity trains are scheduled to replace the XPT, Xplorer and Endeavour fleets as part of the NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project . Patronage surged on regional trains in 2023, reversing pandemic -era losses and increasing

144-410: Is Brightline , which operates between Miami and Orlando International Airport . It is a trainset composed of two diesel bullet power cars at both ends and 4-7 passenger cars. Another traditional example would be the older InterCity 125 , made for and used by British Rail and several subsequent privatised bodies like Great Western Railway . Multiple units ( diesel or electric ) usually have

168-603: Is based on the InterCity 125, has a power car at each end, one pulling and the other pushing. The Queensland Rail Diesel Tilt Train also has two power cars. Electric Multiple Units, such as the Sydney Trains C set , have power cars on each end with trailer cars in the middle. NSW TrainLink NSW TrainLink is a train and coach operator in Australia, providing services throughout New South Wales and

192-411: Is gradually being replaced by a newer energy-efficient power supply system called head-on generation (HOG), where power supply is drawn from overhead equipment through converters provided in electric locomotives for hotel load. This system is leading to huge savings in diesel fuel consumption (amounting to ₹ 1,182 crore (US$ 140 million) as on 20 November 2019). The NSW TrainLink XPT , which

216-575: Is to be abolished in 2025 when merged with Sydney Trains. In May 2012, the Minister for Transport announced a restructure of RailCorp. On 1 July 2013, NSW TrainLink took over (a) the operation of regional rail and coach services previously operated by CountryLink; (b) non-metropolitan Sydney services previously operated by CityRail; and (c) responsibility for the Main Northern railway line from Berowra railway station to Newcastle station ,

240-538: The Australian Capital Territory , along with limited interstate services into Victoria , Queensland and South Australia . Its primary services are spread across five major rail lines, operating out of Sydney's Central railway station . NSW TrainLink was formed on 1 July 2013 when RailCorp was restructured and CountryLink was merged with the intercity services of CityRail . Intercity services were transferred to Sydney Trains in 2024. It

264-774: The Central Tablelands , Orana , and Far West regions. Services operate on the Main Western Line from Sydney Central station to Dubbo and the Broken Hill line to Broken Hill . Principal stations served by XPT trains are: Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are: Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Western services include: Oberon , Mudgee , Baradine , Cowra , Grenfell , Forbes , Parkes , Condobolin , Lightning Ridge , Brewarrina , Bourke , Warren and Broken Hill . Southern region services operate through

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288-588: The Hunter , New England and North West Slopes & Plains regions. Services operate on the Main North line from Sydney Central station to Werris Creek . where the service divides for Armidale and Moree . Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are: Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Western services include: Wee Waa , Inverell , Grafton , Glen Innes and Tenterfield . Western region services operate through

312-611: The Illawarra , South Coast , Monaro , South West Slopes , Southern Tablelands , Riverina , and Sunraysia regions, plus the Australian Capital Territory and parts of Victoria . Services operate on the: Principal stations served by XPT trains are: Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are: Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Southern services include: Wollongong , Bombala , Eden , Tumbarumba , Bathurst , Dubbo , Condobolin , Griffith , Mildura and Echuca . NSW TrainLink continued with

336-575: The Main Western railway line from Emu Plains railway station to Bathurst railway station , and the Illawarra railway line from Waterfall station to Bomaderry railway station . On 21 August 2023, it was announced that the majority of intercity passenger services, crew and stations would move from NSW TrainLink to Sydney Trains. A process of transferring intercity services from NSW TrainLink to Sydney Trains began in 2023. From 1 July 2024, NSW TrainLink's Intercity services were taken under

360-738: The Mid North Coast , Northern Rivers and South East Queensland regions. Services operate on the Main North and North Coast lines, travelling between Sydney Central station and Roma Street station in Brisbane . Principal stations served by XPT trains are: See the full list of stations served. Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Coast services include: Tea Gardens , Forster , Port Macquarie , Yamba , Moree , Alstonville , Lismore , Ballina , Byron Bay , Murwillumbah , Tweed Heads and Surfers Paradise . North Western services operate through

384-418: The locomotive . What differentiates the locomotive and the first type of power car is their construction or use. A locomotive can be physically separated from its train and does nothing but provide propulsion and control (and heat or electricity for passenger trains). On the other hand, a power car of the first type is frequently an integral part of its train, and if the train uses distributed traction , some of

408-485: The Intercity target and the regional target. However, it failed to meet the Intercity target during peak hours. These results partially reverse a trend of failing to meet punctuality targets. Since the organisation commenced operations in 2013–14, NSW Trains has never met the intercity peak punctuality target. Regional train services have achieved their punctuality target twice, in 2015–16 and 2017–18. The 2015–16 result

432-596: The car's interior space may be used for carrying passengers or cargo. Nearly all high speed trains use power cars, frequently at both ends. An example of these are the Acela Express trainsets in use by Amtrak , which are built by Bombardier in Canada using technology licensed from France's Alstom. The twenty Acela trainsets operate between Washington, D.C. , and Boston, Massachusetts . Each trainset consists of six passenger cars and two power cars. Another example

456-496: The existing contracts entered into by CityRail and CountryLink for the provision of coach services. On 1 July 2014, the Lithgow to Gulgong , Coonabarabran , Baradine services passed from Greyhound Australia to Ogden's Coaches. In July 2014, Transport for NSW commenced the re-tendering process for most of the routes with the previous 24 contracts reorganised into 18 contracts. The new contracts commenced on 1 January 2015 for

480-486: The first high speed train being displayed in the museum. Also the other power car is now displayed at the Steam Locomotive Gallery of Shenyang alongside a CRH3. The only two high speed train displayed in the gallery. Power cars In rail transport , the expression power car may refer to either of two distinct types of rail vehicle: The first of these types of vehicle is closely related to

504-544: The responsibility of Sydney Trains. NSW TrainLink is to be abolished in 2025 with its operations merged into Sydney Trains. NSW TrainLink services operate in areas of lower population density, using a reserved seat ticketing system. NSW TrainLink operates regional passenger services throughout New South Wales and interstate to Brisbane , Canberra and Melbourne . All rail services utilise diesel rolling stock. For more details of each train line see List of NSW TrainLink train routes . North Coast services operate through

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528-427: The train. Each of these power cars is equipped with one diesel alternator set that supplies 3-phase power at 750 volts 50 Hz through two sets of feeders running along the rake and coupled in between with the help of inter-vehicle couplers. Each coach then picks up the power supply through a 60 kVA transformer and brings down the voltage to 110 volts, at which the equipment in compartments run. This technology

552-488: Was delayed for the train. The train entered passenger service at Qinhuangdao-Shenyang PDL in 2005 but was limited to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Such problems still persists in services and was discontinued in 2006. Shenyang RB ceased services offered by "China Star" from August 2006. As of 2007, the train was sealed and placed at an unsheltered parking area of the depot. One of its power car and three passenger cars were moved to China Railway Museum , becoming

576-428: Was the first time NSW Trains or its predecessor RailCorp had achieved the target in 13 years. The following table lists patronage figures for the network during the corresponding financial year. Australia's financial years start on 1 July and end on 30 June. Major events that affected the number of journeys made or how patronage is measured are included as notes. The following table shows the patronage of each line of

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