© trainspo.comBombardier Transperth A Series
Built by Downer Rail, Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier Transperth A Series
Discover the Transperth A Series EMUs, a fleet of modern electric multiple units serving the Perth metropolitan area in Australia.
These reliable trains were built by Downer Rail and Bombardier between 1991 and 1992, forming efficient 2-car sets for passenger transport.
Each A Series train measures 43 meters in length and operates on a 1067 mm gauge track, powered by a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system.
With a width of 2.9 meters and a height of 3.1 meters, the Transperth A Series is a key component of Western Australia's urban transit network, offering comfortable and effective travel for commuters.
Bombardier Transperth A Series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Downer Rail, Bombardier · 1991–199248 units | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Train length | 43 m141 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Bombardier Transperth A Series
Railway companies that have operated the Transperth A Series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transperth | Transperth A series | Australia |
Bombardier Transperth A Series photos
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