ADL/ADC class diesel multiple unit

ADL/ADC class railcar
A refurbished ADL/ADC near Britomart in 2009
In servicePerth, Australia: 1982–1993,
Auckland, New Zealand: 19 July 1993 – 12 August 2022
ManufacturerA Goninan & Co
Built atNewcastle
ReplacedNew Zealand: 56-foot carriages
Constructed1981–1985
Entered service1981 (Perth)
1993 (Auckland)
Refurbished2002-2003, 2008, 2017-2019
Number built10 sets
Number in service0 sets
FormationADL+ADC
Fleet numbersADL 801–ADL 810
ADC 851–ADC 860
Capacity132
OperatorsWestrail, Tranz Metro, Transdev Auckland
DepotsWestfield, Pukekohe
Line servedSouthern Line (Papakura – Pukekohe)
Specifications
Car body construction20.26 m (66 ft 6 in)
Train length42.20 m (138 ft 5 in)
Car length21.10 m (69 ft 3 in) over couplers
Width2.74 m (9 ft 0 in)
Height3.84 m (12 ft 7 in)
Floor height1.12 m (3 ft 8 in)
DoorsAir-operated sliding doors; two each side (four per car), 1.26 m (4 ft 2 in) wide
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
WeightADL: 42.97 tonnes (95,000 lb)
ADC: 35.75 tonnes (79,000 lb)
Prime moverCummins NT855 R4
Power outputADL: 2 x 205 kW (275 hp), one engine for each bogie
TransmissionVoith
AuxiliariesADC: diesel alternator
HVACHeating & air conditioning
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′
Braking systemElectro-pneumatic
Coupling systemAustralia: Norwegian coupling
NZ: Kidney link & pin
Multiple workingWithin class
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The ADL class is a class of diesel multiple units that were last operated by Auckland One Rail on the suburban rail network in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally built in the early 1980s by A Goninan & Co for Westrail of Western Australia, they were sold in 1993 by Westrail's successor, Transperth, to New Zealand Rail for use on suburban services in Auckland. The units were withdrawn from service in Auckland in August 2022, and transported to Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Pukeoware depot for storage. The units are currently owned by Mainland Rail, and were moved to Christchurch in August 2025.