{"id":116744,"date":"2024-08-29T08:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T22:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=117254"},"modified":"2024-08-29T08:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T22:39:46","slug":"minister-inspects-new-regional-rail-fleet-in-dubbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=116744","title":{"rendered":"Minister inspects new regional rail fleet in Dubbo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first two trains of New South Wales\u2019 new regional rail fleet<\/a> have been inspected by the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads at the recently completed purpose-built rail maintenance centre in Dubbo<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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These new trains, that will eventually replace the XPT, Endeavour and Xplorer fleets, are bi-mode\u202fdiesel-electric hybrids, allowing them to run on overhead power when operating on electrified sections of the network.<\/p>\n

The trains will provide new safety features, accessibility, facilities, and reliability for passengers who travel from many NSW regional centres to Sydney, as well as Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.<\/p>\n

While in Dubbo, Minister Aitchison also announced that the current XPT train service between Dubbo and Sydney will be the focus of a roll-on bikes trial.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great to inspect the new trains in Dubbo today, with two of the 29 new trains now in Australia,” Aitchison said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bi-mode technology of the new regional rail fleet will significantly reduce carbon emissions and diesel particulates, compared to the current regional fleet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am also looking forward to seeing the results of the Dubbo XPT trial of roll-on bikes, which will inform the feasibility of such an option for our regional transport network.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a passionate advocate for ensuring regional rail passengers can more easily get their bikes onto trains and I want to thank NSW TrainLink, our front-line rail workers, the RTBU and bicycle advocate groups for their cooperation and consultation in the lead up to and during the trial.\u201d<\/p>\n

From next Monday 2 September, a small number of passengers will have the option of bringing bicycles onto the train when they board a select XPT service at Dubbo or Central, without having to put them in a bike box.<\/p>\n

NSW TrainLink\u2019s limited proof of concept trial is designed to provide insights into the operational feasibility of transporting bikes onboard long-distance regional trains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The first two trains of New South Wales\u2019 new regional rail fleet have been inspected by the Minister for Regional \u2026 <\/p>\n

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