VicRail N type carriage

N type carriage
Economy Saloon No.BN55 at Southern Cross station
Interior
In service	1981-current
Manufacturer	VicRail
Built at	Newport Workshops
Replaced	E type carriages
Constructed	1981-1984
Entered service	1981
Refurbished	2007-2013
Number built	57
Number in service	56
Formation	Originally BN-BN-ACN then BN-BRN-ACN, some sets with additional BZN & BTN cars. On standard gauge only, BN-BN-BDN-BRN-ACN.
Diagram	B-14 (BN), B-15 (BRN), A-9 (ACN)
Fleet numbers	BN 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11, 13-14, 16-17, 19, 22-23, 25-26, 28 & 55 BRN 20, 29, 31-32, 34-35, 37-38, 40-41, 43-44, 46-47, 49-50, 52-53 & 56 ACN 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54 & 57 BDN 6, 21 & 50
Capacity	88 economy passengers (BN), 81 economy passengers (BRN), 52 first class passengers (ACN)
Operators	V/Line Passenger; previously V/Line. Also operated by V/Line on behalf of Hoys Roadlines
Depots	Newport Workshops
Lines served	Geelong Warrnambool Swan Hill Shepparton Gippsland
Specifications
Car body construction	22458 mm
Car length	22860 mm
Width	2972 mm
Height	4065 mm
Articulated sections	Rubber corridor connectors
Wheelbase	20046 mm total; 4890 mm per bogie
Maximum speed	115 km/h
Weight	44 tonnes (BRN),[1] 43 tonnes (BN & ACN)[2]
Axle load	11 tonnes (BRN), 10.75 tonnes (BN & ACN)
Power supply	415 V AC diesel alternators, later head-end power
Bogies	16156 mm centres
Braking system(s)	Westinghouse
Coupling system	Autocouplers
Track gauge	1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) & 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The N type carriages are an intercity passenger carriage used on the railways of Victoria, Australia. They were introduced between 1981 and 1984 as part of the 'New Deal' reforms of country passenger rail services. Today they are seen on both V/Line long distance InterCity services, and limited commuter services to Geelong.

The carriage sets have both first class 2+2 seating, and 2+3 economy seating. Snack bar facilities are also provided on board. Originally delivered as three-car sets, some sets were extended in length with S and Z type carriages.

Today the carriages are hauled by N class diesel locomotives. The carriages can use an external head end power supply for lighting and air conditioning operation. Each carriage has two swing doors per side, which were originally manually opened by passengers, but have since been converted to powered operation, and they are locked or unlocked by the conductor. Toilets, drinking fountains and luggage areas are provided throughout each carriage set.