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Railcar

Clyde Engineering Adelaide 3000

Built by Clyde Engineering, Comeng

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
48 t
105,822 lb
Track gauge
1,600 mm
Irish gauge
Years built
1987–1996
30 units

Overview of the Clyde Engineering Adelaide 3000

Discover the Adelaide 3000 railcar, a significant part of Australia's public transport history.

Built by Clyde Engineering and Comeng between 1987 and 1996, these robust railcars were a familiar sight in Adelaide, serving the TransAdelaide network.

Designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, the Adelaide 3000 boasts a capacity of 106 seats, making it ideal for metropolitan routes.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a gauge of 1600 mm, this railcar is a testament to Australian engineering and its contribution to rail transport.

Each unit weighs 48 tonnes, showcasing its durable construction.

Clyde Engineering Adelaide 3000 technical specifications

Value
Built byClyde Engineering, Comeng · 1987–199630 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in
Capacity106 seats
Weight48 t105,822 lb

Operators of the Clyde Engineering Adelaide 3000

Railway companies that have operated the Adelaide 3000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
TransAdelaideAdelaide 3000Australia

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