Transperth C-series train

The Transperth C-series trains are a planned class of electric multiple unit for Transperth. The new trains will be longer than existing Transperth trains and will feature three doors along each side of each carriage, rather than the two on the A and B series. Floors will no longer be laid with carpet as found in the A and B Series, and will instead be covered in hard-wearing, easy to clean flooring.[3]

Transperth C-series
ManufacturerAlstom
Order no.41
Built atBellevue
ReplacedA-series
Constructed2022–2029 (planned)
Number under construction41
Formation6 car sets
Capacity(approx) 1200[1]
Operator(s)Transperth
Specifications
Train length144 m (472 ft 5 in)
Doors6 per car (3 per side)
Electric system(s)25 kV AC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Braking system(s) Regenerative brakes[2]
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

History

In April 2018, the Public Transport Authority called for expressions of interest to build 41 six-carriage electric multiple units.[4][5] Three consortia were shortlisted to bid:[6][7]

In August 2019, Alstom was announced as the successful bidder.[8] The trains will be assembled in Bellevue. Seventeen sets will be delivered to provide rolling stock for network extensions as part of the Metronet project, while the other 24 will replace the A-series stock from 2023.[9]

In December 2019, Alstom released details of the contract and early renders of what the new trains will look like. Under the contract, worth approximately €800 million (AUD1.3 billion), Alstom will be responsible for the design, supply, manufacturing, testing and commissioning of 41 x 6-car electric (EMU) and 2 x 3-car diesel (DMU) trains, which includes 50% local content, 20 years maintenance of the EMU trains and maintenance support services for the DMU trains.[10]

References
  1. https://metronet.wa.gov.au/projects/railcar-program
  2. https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/news-info/latest-news/signed-sealed-delivered-from-2022-perths-new-c-series-trains-1
  3. https://www.metronet.wa.gov.au/news-info/latest-news/signed-sealed-delivered-from-2022-perths-new-c-series-trains-1
  4. $1.6 billion for WA-based train build Rail Express 24 April 2018
  5. Perth launches RFQ for new train fleet International Railway Journal 25 April 2018
  6. Three bidders shortlisted for Perth EMU contract International Railway Journal 31 August 2018
  7. Three bidders prequalify for Perth EMU order Railway Gazette International 31 August 2018
  8. Made in WA: Metronet railcars to be proudly built in WA Minister for Transport 18 August 2019
  9. Alstom to supply next generation of EMUs to Perth Metro Report International 20 August 2019
  10. https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2019/12/alstom-locally-manufacture-and-maintain-ptas-c-series-trains-perths
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