© trainspo.comOverview of the Goninan G set
Explore the Australian CityRail G set, an efficient Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for urban passenger transport.
Built by Goninan in 1994 and refurbished in 2010, this G set offers a comfortable journey with a capacity of 406 seats across its 4-car formation.
Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, each car measures 20.32 meters in length, contributing to the robust and reliable engineering of this key component of Australia's public transport network.
With a width of 3 meters and a height of 4.41 meters, the G set exemplifies practical and effective railway design for busy city lines.
Goninan G set technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tangara | |
| Built by | Goninan · 1994 | |
| Refurbished | 2010 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Capacity | 406 seats | |
| Car length | 20.32 m66 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.41 m14 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Goninan G set
Railway companies that have operated the G set, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CityRail | CityRail G set | Australia |
Goninan G set photos
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