Parramatta-Chatswood Rail Link, Australia
System:
City population
3.6 million
Operator
RailCorps
Expansion opening dates
2006 onwards
Maximum line speed
Unspecified
Gauge
1435mm
Stations
13 (proposed)
Service frequency
15 minute intervals
passenger potential (peak)
18,400/hr
Electrification:
Type
Overhead (1.5 kV DC)
Rolling Stock:
Type
High-density 'Millenium' suburban EMU
Builder
Downer EDI
Fleet total
34 four-car units
Build date
2002-2005
Type
Double-deck EMUs
Builder
Reliance Rail Consortium
Fleet total
626 cars (78 eight-car trains plus two spare cars)
Delivery schedule
2010–2013
Special Characteristics:
Major new order for rolling stock placed
Major improvement to public transport in Sydney
Change of operator has led to a change in direction
Eliminates capacity constraints on main west and north heavy rail lines
Doubling schemes and passing loops provide additional capacity
Better utilisation of Cityrail rolling stock
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