Electric multiple unit (Queensland Rail) - Wikipedia
The Electric multiple unit (EMU) is a class of electric multiple units manufactured by Walkers at Maryborough for Queensland Rail between 1979 and 1986. They were the first EMUs in Queensland and are progressively being retired from the Queensland Rail Citytrain network.
Electric Multiple Unit (E.M.U) - railpage.org.au
Brisbane's electric multiple units are composed of three cars permanently coupled and seating 248 passengers. They were manufactured at Maryborough, Qld by Walkers-ASEA Limited and towed to Brisbane by Diesel locomotives for final testing under the wires.
Preserve a QueenslandRail ICE Train - Australia - Change.org
When Queensland Rails's EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) fleet was introduced in 1979 with a design life of 40 years, in 2019, when EMU 01, the first unit built, was retired it was confirmed that the first electric suburban train of Queensland would be preserved.
Farewell EMU01 9-11 August 2019 - railbotforum.org
3 hours ago · On Sunday, 11 August 2019, EMU01, paired with EMU04, will re-enact its first timetabled passenger journey from 1979, travelling from Ferny Grove to Darra station. Queensland Rail customers and members of the public are invited to come along to a farewell event at Ferny Grove station to celebrate EMU01's final day in service.
EMU layout description
Two rows of twin seats facing towards the doors. Drivers cab on end of train.
SEQ network fleet - Queensland Rail
Below is the list of the active fleet managed and owned by Queensland Rail. The New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet is also operated by Queensland Rail.
Walkers/Adtranz Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) - qrig.org
QR decided to order a batch of modern air-conditioned commuter trains from Walkers/ASEA at Maryborough, Qld for use of the electrification. The units were towed down to Brisbane by Diesel-Electric for testing under the wires between Darra and Ferny Grove.
Multiple Unit Passenger Trains: Queensland - pocketoz.com.au
Queensland Rail's Electric multiple unit (EMU) class trains were manufactured by Walkers, Maryborough for Queensland Rail between 1979 and 1986. They were the first EMUs in Queensland and some remain in service on the Queensland Rail City network.
EMU - units being withdrawn
Dec 14, 2024 · Two carriages from EMU05 and one carriage of EMU60 were badly damaged and scrapped. The remaining three carriages were combined and returned to service as EMU60. EMU carriages EM160, EM205 and EM105, were not repairable and EMU05 was the first unit to be withdrawn from service.
EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) | Railways and Tramways of Australia
The EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) trains commenced service with the inauguration of electrification in Queensland in 1979. They operate throughout the Brisbane suburban area as three or six-car trains. Sets 01–13 have a smooth roof, while Sets 14–88, which were built from 1983 to 1986, have a corrugated roof.