© trainspo.comReliance Rail A set
Built by Reliance Rail, Downer EDI
Overview of the Reliance Rail A set
Discover the impressive A set, an electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Reliance Rail and Downer EDI in 2010.
This robust train boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and an impressive seating capacity of 896 passengers.
With a substantial formation of 8 cars and a total length of 163.1 meters, the A set is a significant presence on the tracks, weighing 404 tonnes.
Operating in Australia, this EMU has served prominent operators like CityRail and Sydney Trains, distinguished in its classes as the "CityRail A set" and "ST A set".
Explore the capacity and engineering of this remarkable Australian train.
Reliance Rail A set technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Reliance Rail, Downer EDI · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Capacity | 896 seats | |
| Train length | 163.1 m535 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 3.04 m10 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 404 t890,666 lb |
Operators of the Reliance Rail A set
Railway companies that have operated the A set, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CityRail | CityRail A set | Australia |
| Sydney Trains | ST A set | Australia |
Reliance Rail A set photos
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