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Suburban Multiple Unit (Citytrain)
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The Suburban Multiple Unit are a class of electric multiple unit
used by Citytrain
in and around South East Queensland
Australia
. The Suburban Multiple Unit comes in three subclasses, Sets 200-212 is known as the 200 series, Sets 221-251 is known as the 220 series, and the newest sets (261-296), which is currently being built jointly by EDI and Bombardier is known as the 260 series.
A Suburban Multiple Unit is a three-car set, with the lead car being a Driving Control Car fitted with motors (numbered 5), the middle car being a motor car (numbered 6) with Pantograph fitted, and the Driving Control Trailer Car (numbered 8) Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet, two three-car SMUs can be attached together to form one six-car set. The 200 series and 220 series are interoperable, and can both operate together in revenue service as a six-car set.
The carriages for the 200 and 220 series was built and manufactured by Walkers with their partners, ABB
(200 series) and ADtranz
(220 series). The carriages for the 260 series is currently being built and manufactured by EDI and Bombardier
.
to Lawnton
. The SMU220s were used to replace the last remaining loco-hauled suburban services in Brisbane. The trains are numbered SMU221-SMU250 for the 220 Series. All of this model have driving cabs at both ends.
The units are currently being constructed at EDi-Bombardier
's facility in Maryborough, Queensland
. In late 2007 the first of these new trains were being delivered and commissioned into service.
The trains were seen in service for the first time doing Ekka Shuttles. SMU 261-262 were spotted all day at Exhibition Station on Monday, 11 August 2008.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
used by Citytrain
CityTrain
Citytrain is the brand name of urban, suburban and inter-urban electric passenger railway services in South East Queensland, Australia. Its network, centering in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, is approximately in route length...
in and around South East Queensland
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The Suburban Multiple Unit comes in three subclasses, Sets 200-212 is known as the 200 series, Sets 221-251 is known as the 220 series, and the newest sets (261-296), which is currently being built jointly by EDI and Bombardier is known as the 260 series.
A Suburban Multiple Unit is a three-car set, with the lead car being a Driving Control Car fitted with motors (numbered 5), the middle car being a motor car (numbered 6) with Pantograph fitted, and the Driving Control Trailer Car (numbered 8) Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet, two three-car SMUs can be attached together to form one six-car set. The 200 series and 220 series are interoperable, and can both operate together in revenue service as a six-car set.
The carriages for the 200 and 220 series was built and manufactured by Walkers with their partners, ABB
Asea Brown Boveri
ABB is a Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, and best known for its robotics. ABB operates mainly in the power and automation technology areas. It ranked 143rd in Forbes Ranking ....
(200 series) and ADtranz
Adtranz
ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation , commonly known under its brand Adtranz, was a multi-national rail transport equipment manufacturer with facilities concentrated in Europe and the USA....
(220 series). The carriages for the 260 series is currently being built and manufactured by EDI and Bombardier
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the rail equipment division of the Canadian firm, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest companies in the rail-equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its headquarters are in Berlin, Germany....
.
200 series
The SMU 200 series were originally introduced in 1994 due to a rollingstock shortage after an increase in Citytrain services. There are twelve in total and were built by Walkers Ltd. Maryborough and ABB Transportation, Switzerland. The trains are numbered SMU201-SMU212 for Mk I units (200 Series). All units have driving cabs at both ends and have buttons to open the doors as opposed to handles for the EMU sets.220 series
The SMU 220 series were introduced into service in 1999 to cater for service increases on recently upgraded lines such as the Caboolture Line triplication from NorthgateNorthgate railway station, Brisbane
Northgate railway station is a railway station at Northgate, Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Queensland Rail City network, in a transition precinct between Zone 2 and Zone 3 of the TransLink integrated public transport system.The station forms the branching...
to Lawnton
Lawnton railway station, Brisbane
Lawnton Station is a railway station on the Caboolture Line of Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the QR Citytrain network.The station is in a transition precinct between Zone 5 and Zone 6 of the TransLink integrated public transport system....
. The SMU220s were used to replace the last remaining loco-hauled suburban services in Brisbane. The trains are numbered SMU221-SMU250 for the 220 Series. All of this model have driving cabs at both ends.
Refurbishment
Currently, older SMUs are undergoing Progressive re-configuration to seating, lighting and hand-rail arrangements to allow easier access to parents with prams and people with disabilities, which includes people in wheelchairs.. Older SMUs are being refurbished under the Disability Discrimination Act.260 series
The SMU260 series were introduced into service in 2008, after being part of a train carriage order in 2005. 24 carriages formed the initial batch of 8 three-car SMU260s ordered in response to the increased peak-hour demand on suburban services. The delivery of this first set of units was complete by late 2008. An additional 14 3-Car sets were ordered as part of a later order, which will eventually bring the total number of units in the series to 22.The units are currently being constructed at EDi-Bombardier
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the rail equipment division of the Canadian firm, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest companies in the rail-equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its headquarters are in Berlin, Germany....
's facility in Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
. In late 2007 the first of these new trains were being delivered and commissioned into service.
The trains were seen in service for the first time doing Ekka Shuttles. SMU 261-262 were spotted all day at Exhibition Station on Monday, 11 August 2008.