CityTrain
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Citytrain is the brand name of urban, suburban and inter-urban electric passenger railway services in South East Queensland
, Australia
. Its network, centering in Brisbane
, the state capital of Queensland
, is approximately 382 km (237.4 mi) in route length. Corporately, Citytrain is a part of Queensland Rail
to Grandchester
. Opened in July 1865, the line into Brisbane
was not completed until the opening of the Albert Bridge in July 1875.
A start on electrification
of the suburban network was approved in 1950 but a change of state government in 1957 saw the scheme abandoned in 1959. It was not until the 1970s that electrification was again brought up, with contracts let in 1975. The first part of the new electric system, the Darra - Ferny Grove line, was opened to the public on November 17, 1979. The network was completed by 1988, with a number of extensions made since and additional rolling stock purchased. Services were initially operated under the Queensland Rail brand, with the Citytrain name established in the 1990s.
, it extends as far as Gympie
in the north, Varsity Lakes
in the south, Rosewood
in the west, and Cleveland
in the east to Moreton Bay
.
All of Citytrain's rolling stock
is electric, air-conditioned
, were constructed locally in Maryborough
, and are no older than years:
All trains are electric multiple unit
s with a driver cabin at both ends, with the exceptions of EM60 through to EM79 having only one cab at one end. All are configured with three cars, except for the ICE sets that are usually configured with four, five or six cars.
Due to increasing demands, suburban trains may be scheduled on interurban lines. The Sunshine Coast line
frequently suffers the use of suburban rolling stock on some services, sometimes substituting for a ICE or IMU set. The Gold Coast line
, predominately serviced by IMU trains, also may have some services operated by suburban sets.
While using suburban trains on interurban lines increases operational flexibility, the trains are not provided with the creature comforts of the IMU or ICE sets, such as toilets or high-backed seats.
This predicament will be remedied somewhat with an order of 16 new interurban and eight new suburban sets being progressively delivered since early 2007. On top of this, and additional 20 three-car sets (14 SMU sets and six IMU sets), and order for an additional 58 three-car sets was made in the Queensland budget for 2008–09.
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access will be progressively installed in all of the new 64 Trains, starting October 2011.
This move will also Increase the Safety Level on the new Trains, as Centre Control and Police can view up to the second video images, to deal with Crimes or Emergencies that occur.
If the Roll out goes to plan, then Free Wi-Fi Internet Access will be installed in Older Trains.
The Wi-Fi usage is limited to 20MB.
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Its network, centering in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, the state capital of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, is approximately 382 km (237.4 mi) in route length. Corporately, Citytrain is a part of Queensland Rail
Queensland Rail
Queensland Rail, also known as QR, is a government-owned railway operator in the state of Queensland. Under the control of the Queensland Government, Queensland Rail operates the inner-city and long-distance passenger services, as well as some freight operations and gives railway access to other...
History
The first railway in Queensland did not actually run to Brisbane, but ran from IpswichIpswich, Queensland
Ipswich is a city in South-East Queensland, Australia. Situated along the Bremer River Valley approximately 40 kilometres away from the state's capital Brisbane. The suburb by the same name forms the city's Central Business District and administrative centre...
to Grandchester
Grandchester, Queensland
Grandchester is a town in the Lockyer Valley region in South East Queensland, Australia. It is located 76 km west of the Brisbane CBD and is situated on the border of the Ipswich and Laidley local government areas. The name comes from Grantchester, a village outside of Cambridge in England...
. Opened in July 1865, the line into Brisbane
Ipswich railway line, Brisbane
The Ipswich and Rosewood line is a suburban railway line extending southwest from the Brisbane CBD.-Route and stations:Most services originate in Ipswich and stop at all stations to Bowen Hills railway station. The typical travel time between Ipswich and Brisbane City is approximately 58 minutes...
was not completed until the opening of the Albert Bridge in July 1875.
A start on electrification
Railway electrification system
A railway electrification system supplies electrical energy to railway locomotives and multiple units as well as trams so that they can operate without having an on-board prime mover. There are several different electrification systems in use throughout the world...
of the suburban network was approved in 1950 but a change of state government in 1957 saw the scheme abandoned in 1959. It was not until the 1970s that electrification was again brought up, with contracts let in 1975. The first part of the new electric system, the Darra - Ferny Grove line, was opened to the public on November 17, 1979. The network was completed by 1988, with a number of extensions made since and additional rolling stock purchased. Services were initially operated under the Queensland Rail brand, with the Citytrain name established in the 1990s.
Urban
Services that goes from Brisbane to surrounding shires. All stops services operates on all lines during off-peak except Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast lines. Most lines have express services during peak hours except Doomben line.RailBus
RailBus is bus services supplementing or replacing low patronage railway lines at certain times of the day.Network
Citytrain operates ten suburban lines and three interurban lines. Centering in the Brisbane CityBrisbane central business district
The Brisbane central business district , sometimes referred to as the city, is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is located on a point on the northern bank of the Brisbane River. The triangular shaped area is bounded by the Brisbane River to the east, south and west...
, it extends as far as Gympie
Gympie
Gympie may refer to:* Gympie, a city in Queensland, Australia** Gympie Airport** Electoral district of Gympie** Gympie Region, its local government authority* Gympie Gympie , a stinging plant...
in the north, Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes, Queensland
Varsity Lakes is a suburb of the Gold Coast, Queensland. This suburb was originally known as Stephens, however in 2002 Stephens, Andrews and a section of Robina was amalgamated to form the new suburb of Varsity Lakes. The 2001 Australian Census reported a population of 6,516 for the area.-Origin of...
in the south, Rosewood
Rosewood, Queensland
Rosewood is a small town in the Bremer Valley, Queensland, Australia. It is located 60 km west of the Brisbane CBD in the Ipswich City Council area and is the terminus of QR Citytrain's Rosewood railway line. Rosewood Railway Station provides Citytrain commuter rail services to Ipswich and...
in the west, and Cleveland
Cleveland, Queensland
Cleveland is a suburb located approximately east-south-east of Brisbane, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the council seat for the Redland City local government area...
in the east to Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is a bay on the eastern coast of Australia 45 km from Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important coastal resources...
.
Fleet
Rolling stock
Rolling stock comprises all the vehicles that move on a railway. It usually includes both powered and unpowered vehicles, for example locomotives, railroad cars, coaches and wagons...
is electric, air-conditioned
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
, were constructed locally in Maryborough
Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
, and are no older than years:
- Electric Multiple Units (EMU)Electric Multiple Unit (Citytrain)Electric Multiple Unit are an electric multiple-unit commuter trains operated on the by QR Citytrain in South East Queensland, Australia. They were the first EMUs in Queensland entering service from 1979 and remain in service today.-History:...
- 87 in service (88 built) - Suburban Multiple Units (SMU)Suburban Multiple Unit (Citytrain)The Suburban Multiple Unit are a class of electric multiple unit used by Citytrain in and around South East Queensland Australia. The Suburban Multiple Unit comes in three subclasses, Sets 200-212 is known as the 200 series, Sets 221-251 is known as the 220 series, and the newest sets , which is...
- 200 Series (SMU200) - 12 in service (12 built)
- 220 Series (SMU220) - 30 in service (30 built)
- 260 Series (SMU260) - 36 to be in service
- Interurban Multiple Units (IMU)Interurban Multiple Unit (Citytrain)The Interurban Multiple Unit are a class of electric multiple unit used by Citytrain in and around South East Queensland Australia. The Interurban Multiple Unit comes in three subclasses, Sets 100-110 is known as the 100 series, Sets 121-124 is known as the 120 series, and the newest interurban...
- 100 Series (IMU100) - 10 in service (10 built)
- 120 Series (IMU120) - 4 in service (4 built)
- 160 Series (IMU160) - 28 to be in service
- InterCity Express (ICE)InterCity Express (Citytrain)Walkers-ABB InterCity Express are a model of electric multiple unit used by Citytrain in South East Queensland, Australia. They were built for a North Coast Line service between Brisbane and Rockhampton, the 'Spirit Of Capricorn'...
- 8 in service (8 built)
All trains are electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
s with a driver cabin at both ends, with the exceptions of EM60 through to EM79 having only one cab at one end. All are configured with three cars, except for the ICE sets that are usually configured with four, five or six cars.
Due to increasing demands, suburban trains may be scheduled on interurban lines. The Sunshine Coast line
Nambour and Gympie North railway line, Queensland
The Nambour and Gympie North railway line is an interurban railway line in Queensland, Australia connecting Brisbane with the Sunshine Coast and Gympie...
frequently suffers the use of suburban rolling stock on some services, sometimes substituting for a ICE or IMU set. The Gold Coast line
Gold Coast railway line, Queensland
The Gold Coast railway line is an interurban railway line operated by QR Citytrain in Queensland, Australia, connecting Brisbane with the Gold Coast.-Overview:...
, predominately serviced by IMU trains, also may have some services operated by suburban sets.
While using suburban trains on interurban lines increases operational flexibility, the trains are not provided with the creature comforts of the IMU or ICE sets, such as toilets or high-backed seats.
This predicament will be remedied somewhat with an order of 16 new interurban and eight new suburban sets being progressively delivered since early 2007. On top of this, and additional 20 three-car sets (14 SMU sets and six IMU sets), and order for an additional 58 three-car sets was made in the Queensland budget for 2008–09.
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access will be progressively installed in all of the new 64 Trains, starting October 2011.
This move will also Increase the Safety Level on the new Trains, as Centre Control and Police can view up to the second video images, to deal with Crimes or Emergencies that occur.
If the Roll out goes to plan, then Free Wi-Fi Internet Access will be installed in Older Trains.
The Wi-Fi usage is limited to 20MB.