Northern Ireland Railways Revitalisation, United Kingdom
Key Data:
Population
1.74 million (est. 2006)
Authority
Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC)
Transport Operator
Translink/Northern Ireland Railways
Gauge
1,600mm
Lines
Six routes (with track sharing)
Passenger Journeys (2005-6)
8.5 million
Routes
330km (205 miles) approx.
Class 3000 DMU:
Builder
CAF, Spain
Delivered
2004–2005
Number
23
Formation
Three-car, each with power bogie
Max. Speed
145km/h (90mph)
Power
Diesel (traction: 338kW)
Seats
200
Special Features:
Public sector operation differs from rest of UK rail
Previously threatened system receiving new investment
Partner organisations operate city and long distance bus services
Services passenger-only
Fleet re-equipment programme
