Sydney Trains M set

The Sydney Trains M sets, also referred to as the Millennium trains, are a class of electric multiple units that operate on the Sydney Trains network. Built by EDi Rail between 2002 and 2005, the first sets initially entered service under the CityRail brand on 1 July 2002 after short delays due to electrical defects. The M sets were built as "fourth generation" trains for Sydney's suburban rail fleet, replacing the 1960s Tulloch carriages and providing extra capacity on the suburban rail network. The sets currently operate on the T2 Inner West & Leppington, T3 Bankstown, T5 Cumberland, T7 Olympic Park and T8 Airport & South lines.

M set
Lower deck
In service2002–present
ManufacturerEDi Rail
Built atCardiff
ReplacedTulloch carriages
Constructed2002–2005
Entered service1 July 2002
Number built141 carriages
Number in service140 carriages
Formation35 4-car sets
Fleet numbers
  • D1001–D1041, D1043–D1060, D1062–D1073 (driving trailers)
  • N1501–N1540, N1543–N1560, N1562–N1573 (motor cars)
  • M1–M35 (full 4-car sets)
Capacity452
OperatorsSydney Trains
DepotsAuburn
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length81.55 m (267 ft 6+58 in)
Car length
  • 20,532 mm (67 ft 4+38 in) (D)
  • 20,243 mm (66 ft 5 in) (N)
Width3.03 m (9 ft 11+14 in)
Height4,381 mm (14 ft 4+12 in)
DoorsPlug-style, 2 per side
Wheel diameter940 mm (37 in)
Maximum speed
  • 130 km/h (81 mph) (design)
  • 115 km/h (71 mph) (service)
Weight207 t (204 long tons; 228 short tons)
Traction systemAlstom ONIX 1500 2-level IGBTVVVF
Traction motors8 × Alstom 4-EXA-2144 226 kW (303 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output1,808 kW (2,425 hp)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′
Braking system(s)Automatic air, electropneumatic and regenerative
Coupling systemScharfenberg coupler
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
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