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Diesel multiple unit

ABB CityRail Endeavour

Built by ABB

Top speed
145 km/h
90 mph
Power output
383 kW
514 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1994–1996
15 units

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
SeriesCityRail Endeavour
Built byABB · 1994–199615 units
Refurbished2009 - 2010
Top speed145 km/h90 mph
Power output383 kW514 hp
Prime moverCummins KTA-19R
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Car length25.25 m82 ft 10 in
Width2.92 m9 ft 7 in
Height4.11 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.

OperatorClassCountry
CityRailCityRail EndeavourAustralia

ABB CityRail Endeavour photos

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