New South Wales Xplorer

Xplorer
2508, 2514 and 2523 at Central station
Refurbished economy class carriage
In service1993–present
ManufacturerABB
Built atDandenong, Victoria
Entered service4 October 1993
Number built23 carriages (originally 21)
SuccessorR set
Formation2, 3 or 4 cars
  • EA–EC
  • EA–EB–EC
  • EA–EB–EB–EC
Fleet numbers
  • EA 2501–2508
  • EB 2511–2517
  • EC 2521–2528
Capacity
  • 42 First (EA)
  • 66 Economy (EB)
  • 38 Economy (EC)
OperatorsNSW TrainLink
DepotsXplorer-Endeavour Service Centre
Lines served
Specifications
Train length
  • 2-car: 50.5 m (165 ft 8 in)
  • 3-car: 75.75 m (248 ft 6 in)
  • 4-car: 101 m (331 ft 4 in)
Car length25.25 m (82 ft 10 in)
Width2,921 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height4.11 m (13 ft 6 in)
Maximum speed
  • 160 km/h (99 mph) (design)
  • 145 km/h (90 mph) (service)
Weight57 t (56 long tons; 63 short tons)
Prime mover(s)Cummins KTA-19R (one per car)
Power output383 kW (514 hp) per car
TransmissionVoith Turbo T311r KB260
AuxiliariesCummins LT10R(G) - 135 kW (181 hp)
BogiesPJA (Power), NJA (Trailer)
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The Xplorer is a class of diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains built by ABB. Initially entering service in October 1993 with CountryLink, the Xplorers are mechanically identical to the Endeavour railcars, though feature a higher level of passenger amenity. All 23 carriages were built in the Dandenong rolling stock factory. The Xplorers currently operate under NSW TrainLink, running on the regional Main North, Main Western and Main Southern lines throughout New South Wales.