Sydney Trains M set
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M set at Sydney Central
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Vestibule of a M set carriage looking towards gangway
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| In service | 2002–present |
| Manufacturer | EDI Rail |
| Built at | Cardiff Workshops |
| Constructed | 2002–2005 |
| Entered service | 2002-2005 |
| Number built | 141 |
| Number in service | 141 |
| Formation | 4 car sets |
| Fleet numbers | D1001-D1073, N1501-N1573 |
| Capacity | 104 in driver trailers, 122 in motor cars |
| Operator(s) | Sydney Trains |
| Depot(s) | Eveleigh |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20.532 m (67 ft 4 in) |
| Width | 3.03 m (9 ft 11 in) |
| Height | 4.381 m (14 ft 4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Weight | 45.5 tonnes (44.8 long tons; 50.2 short tons) |
| Traction system | 4 x 226 kW (303 hp) ALSTOM 3 phase induction motors per motor coach |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC catenary |
| Current collection method | pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | automatic air, electropneumatic, regenerative, rheostatic |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Sydney Trains M sets or Millenium trains are a class of electric multiple unit operated by Sydney Trains in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The fourth generation trains entered service from 1 July 2002 after short delays due to electrical defects. The trains can operate over the entire suburban network, but currently only operate on T2 Airport, Inner West & South, T3 Bankstown, T6 Carlingford and T7 Olympic Park lines.
The M sets replaced the 1960s and provided extra capacity on the CityRail network.
The Millennium train, like the Tangara, is a double decker. It is a four car consist, with the middle two cars being non-control motor cars and the two outer cars being driving control trailer cars fitted with the pantograph. The Millennium train is equipped with an AC drive system, whereas the Tangara has a DC drive system. The sets usually operate in eight-car formations with two four-car sets combined.
While the Millennium train concept is an evolution of the Tangara concept (manufactured by A Goninan & Co), the Millennium train introduced new features such as internal electronic destination indicators, automated digital voice announcements for upcoming stops, a return to reversible seating, surveillance cameras, wider stairways, a new safety yellow colour scheme, and push-button opened internal doors. The Millennium Train also introduced crumple zones to absorb impact in a collision. Interiors were designed by Transport Design International.
The Millennium train features Scharfenberg couplers.
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