Transperth B-series train

Transperth B-series
B-series 87 (now 087) at McIver station
Transperth B-Series 92-Interior.jpg
Interior of set 092
In service2004–present
ManufacturerDowner Rail and Bombardier
Built atMaryborough, Queensland
Constructed2004–2019
Entered service2004
Number built234 carriages (78 sets)
Number in service234 carriages (78 sets)
PredecessorA-series
SuccessorC-series
Formation3-car sets
Fleet numbers049-126
     BEA: 4049-4126
     BET: 6049-6126
     BEB: 5049-5126
Capacity240 seated
320 standing
(3-car set as delivered)
OperatorsTransperth
DepotsNowergup, Mandurah, Claisebrook
Lines servedAirport line, Perth, Armadale line, Fremantle line, Mandurah line, Midland line, Thornlie line, Yanchep line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length72.42 m (237 ft 7+316 in)[1]
Car length
  • 24.21 m (79 ft 5+18 in) (end cars)
  • 24 m (78 ft 8+78 in) (intermediate cars)
[1]
Width2,908 mm (9 ft 6+12 in)[1]
Height3.1 m (10 ft 2+116 in)
Floor height1,100 mm (3 ft 7+516 in)[2]
DoorsPlug-style, 2 per side of car[2]
Articulated sections2
WheelbaseBogie centres:
17.0 m (55 ft 9+516 in)[2]
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Weight120 t (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Traction systemBombardier MITRAC IGBTVVVF
Traction motors8 × 180 kW (240 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output1.44 MW (1,930 hp)
Deceleration
  • 1.12 m/s2 (3.7 ft/s2) (service)
  • 1.35 m/s2 (4.4 ft/s2) (emergency)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Braking system(s)Microprocessor controlled blended pneumatic & regenerative dynamic
Safety system(s)Hitachi Rail STS L10000 ATP
Coupling system
SeatingBoth longitudinal and transverse seating on set 49-99. Set 100-126 longitudinal seating only.
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The B-series trains are a class of electric multiple unit built by Downer Rail in Maryborough, Queensland for Transperth between 2004 and 2019.

  1. ^ a b c "Electric Multiple Unit - Perth, Australia". Bombardier. Archived from the original on 14 January 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Gearon, Elwyn; Holden, Graham (7–10 September 2008). New Metro Rail: Perth 'B' series electric multiple units. Conference On Railway Engineering. Perth: Public Transport Authority of Western Australia & WorleyParsons. pp. 227–237. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Dellner Australia's Footprint" (PDF). Dellner. p. 17. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.