Transperth B-series train

Transperth B-series
A B-series train at Thornlie station
Transperth B-Series 92-Interior.jpg
Interior of set 092
In service2004–present
ManufacturersDowner 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)
OperatorTransperth
DepotsNowergup, Mandurah, Claisebrook
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length72.42 m (237 ft 7+3⁄16 in)
Car length
  • 24.21 m (79 ft 5+1⁄8 in) (end cars)
  • 24 m (78 ft 8+7⁄8 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,910 mm (9 ft 6+9⁄16 in)
Height3.1 m (10 ft 2+1⁄16 in)
Floor height1,100 mm (3 ft 7+5⁄16 in)
DoorsPlug-style, 2 per side of car
WheelbaseBogie centres:
17.0 m (55 ft 9+5⁄16 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Weight120 t (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Traction systemBombardier MITRAC IGBT–VVVF
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 system25 kV 50 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Braking systemsMicroprocessor controlled blended pneumatic & regenerative dynamic
Safety systemHitachi Rail STS L10000 ATP
Coupling system
SeatingBoth longitudinal and transverse seating on set 49-60. Sets 61-94 mainly transverse seating. Set 95-126 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.