© trainspo.comABB CityRail Endeavour
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Overview of the ABB CityRail Endeavour
Discover the CityRail Endeavour, a prominent Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that has served Australia with reliability and efficiency.
These robust trains, built by ABB between 1994 and 1996, feature a 2-car formation and are designed for a top speed of 145 km/h, ensuring swift passenger transport.
Each car measures 25.25 meters in length, contributing to the overall capacity and passenger comfort.
The Endeavour class underwent significant refurbishment between 2009 and 2010, maintaining its operational excellence.
Powered by a Cummins KTA-19R prime mover, these locomotives deliver a substantial 383 kW of power, making them a workhorse of the CityRail network.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a width of 2.92 meters, the CityRail Endeavour is a testament to modern railway engineering.
ABB CityRail Endeavour technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | CityRail Endeavour | |
| Built by | ABB · 1994–199615 units | |
| Refurbished | 2009 - 2010 | |
| Top speed | 145 km/h90 mph | |
| Power output | 383 kW514 hp | |
| Prime mover | Cummins KTA-19R | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Car length | 25.25 m82 ft 10 in | |
| Width | 2.92 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.11 m13 ft 6 in |
Operators of the ABB CityRail Endeavour
Railway companies that have operated the CityRail Endeavour, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CityRail | CityRail Endeavour | Australia |
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