TransAdelaide is a public transport company which previously operated the majority of the suburban bus network in Adelaide, Australia and currently operates the suburban train and tram network. TransAdelaide was established as a Corporate Body, in place of the State Transport Authority, a state-owned company that operated all the bus, train and tram networks from 1975 until 1994. On April 22, 2000, TransAdelaide ceased to run bus services, with private companies taking over the following day. Image File history File links TA_Logo. ... Skytrain Bangkok. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a population of almost 1. ... In rail transport, a train consists of a single or several connected rail vehicles that are capable of being moved together along a guideway to transport freight or passengers from one place to another along a planned route. ... A modern tram in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland Map showing the tramway system in Oslo, Norway Volkswagen Cargo-Tram in Dresden. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (113th in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

TransAdelaide is integrated into Adelaide Metro's public transport system, making use of Metrotickets and the larger company's marketing and information capability. Adelaide Metro is the marketing name for the public transport system of Adelaide, Australia. ...

After discarding the last of the aging Redhen railcars in 1996, TransAdelaide operates four types of railcars, the 2000/2100 class and the 3000/3100 class - all of which are diesel-based and are maintained by Bombardier. The 3000/3100 class are affectionately referred to as the "Pox Box" among rail enthusiasts, depicting their resemblance of the Electric multiple unit railcars found in other states. To date, TransAdelaide operates five metropolitan rail lines, which total to a length of 120km. 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Bombardier Inc. ... A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ...

The Adelaide-Glenelg tram line is also operated and maintained by TransAdelaide, and is anticipating a major AU$71 million overhaul with new light-rail vehicles replacing the aging H-type trams which have been in service since 1929. Adelaide's metropolitan rail network is the only one in Mainland Australia which has not been electrified. However, there has been evidence of attempts by several governments throughout the 20th century to electrify the system. A depiction of one of the H-class Glenelg trams by Simon Lieschke. ... -1...

TransAdelaide Railcars and Trams

3000-class

TransAdelaide single 3000-class railcar no. 3025 departing Goodwood with weekday service to Tonsley

3000-class railcar no. 3009 at Belair terminus.

Each 3000-class diesel railcar has driving cabs at both ends and can operate singly, or in multiple with other 3000 and 3100-class units to build up trains of 2, 3 or 4 cars. Image File history File links AdelaideRail_1. ... Image File history File links AdelaideRail_1. ... Goodwood station forms the meeting of the Noarlunga Centre and Belair lines. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 273 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Belair, South Australia Subject: TransAdelaide railcar 3009 waits at Belair to work 08. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 273 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Belair, South Australia Subject: TransAdelaide railcar 3009 waits at Belair to work 08. ... Belair Railway Station is in the Adelaide Hills, 21. ... Not to be confused with Railroad car. ... A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A modern high speed British diesel multiple unit of type 220 A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ...

TransAdelaide regularly uses single cars on lightly-patronised routes such as the Tonsley and Dry Creek lines, and on the main lines at weekends or in the evening. Tonsley Railway Line is a rail route in Adelaide, South Australia, that stems off the Noarlunga Railway Line to end in Tonsley opposite Science Park and close to the Flinders University and Medical Centre. ... Dry Creek railway station is a railway station on the Gawler railway line which is located in the inner northern Adelaide suburbs of Dry Creek. ...

When delivered from the builders, all 3000 and 3100-class railcars were painted in an orange and blue State Transport Authority livery. In recent years, most have been repainted into the South Australian State colours of yellow, blue and red which are standard across the Adelaide Metro bus and light rail fleets. Only a few of the newest railcars in the fleet still retain the original orange & blue and this is expected to disappear with the next scheduled overhaul. The 3000 class railcar is the main workhorse of suburban passenger operations in Adelaide, South Australia. ... Adelaide Metro is the marketing name for the public transport system of Adelaide, Australia. ...

All of the 30 original 3000-class units are still in service.

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3100 Class

3100-class railcars 3131 & 3132 in the Adelaide Hills on a Belair Line service.

TransAdelaide’s newest railcar set, nos. 3139 & 3140, at North Adelaide on a Gawler Line service.

3100-class railcars are generally similar to the 3000-class, but have only one driving cab per car. They always operate in pairs as two-car sets, or in multiple with other 3000 or 3100-class units to form longer trains. Usually, they operate as consecutively numbered pairs (e.g. 3107 with 3108, 3109 with 3110). Occasionally, depending on maintenance needs, they can be seen in service as non-matched pairs, a single 3100 joined to a 3000-class car. Though non-matched 3100s are very rare. Only Clyde 3100 can be used with 3000s (Comeng and Clyde). Since the Comeng 3100 rear couplers are different. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x754, 255 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Lynton, South Australia Subject: TransAdelaide railcars 3131/3132 exiting Sleeps Hill Tunnel. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x754, 255 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Lynton, South Australia Subject: TransAdelaide railcars 3131/3132 exiting Sleeps Hill Tunnel. ... The Adelaide Hills is part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. ... Mitcham Railway Station Belair Railway Line is a rail route in Adelaide, South Australia, that runs from the Adelaide Railway Station to Belair in the Adelaide Hills. ... Image File history File links AdelaideRail_3. ... Image File history File links AdelaideRail_3. ... Gawler line tracks and station buildings, 2003 North Adelaide railway station is a railway station on the Gawler railway line which is located on War Memorial Drive in the inner northern Adelaide suburb of North Adelaide. ... Gawler Railway Line is a rail route in Adelaide, South Australia, which runs from of the Adelaide Railway Station north to the Town of Gawler on the outer fringe of the city. ... Not to be confused with Railroad car. ... A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A modern high speed British diesel multiple unit of type 220 A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ...

Both the 3000 and 3100-class units were built in two batches, by two different manufacturers (see table). However the two batches are virtually identical.

All 3100-class railcars are currently in service.

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2000 / 2100-class

2000/2100-class railcars no. 2011 & 2106 at Gawler station with a limited-stop train to Adelaide.

TransAdelaide’s 2000 & 2100-class units are a unique and somewhat unusual series of suburban diesel railcars. They are large, comfortable, air-conditioned cars, which are popular with local rail enthusiasts and regular commuters and have been given the nickname Jumbos. The 2000 class powercars are quite loud, emitting a high pitch whining noise when accelrating. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 222 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Gawler station, South Australia Subject: Freshly painted TransAdelaide railcars nos. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 222 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Gawler station, South Australia Subject: Freshly painted TransAdelaide railcars nos. ... Gawler railway station is a railway station on the Gawler railway line which is located in the northern Adelaide suburb of Gawler. ... Adelaide railway station is the central terminus of the Adelaide railway system. ...

Jumbos were conceived and designed in the late 1970’s to provide fast, attractive commuter services to expanding suburbs of the Adelaide metropolitan area along the Gawler and Noarlunga rail lines. They perform much the same function today, being used mainly on weekday daytime services and working the busiest express trains in the morning and evening peaks. Off-peak, evening and weekend rail services in Adelaide are usually operated by 3000 & 3100-class units. Gawler Railway Line is a rail route in Adelaide, South Australia, which runs from of the Adelaide Railway Station north to the Town of Gawler on the outer fringe of the city. ... Noarlunga Railway Line is a rail route in Adelaide, South Australia, that travels from the Adelaide Railway Station to Noarlunga Centre in the citys south. ...

Jumbos come in two distinct varieties – the 2000-class power cars and 2100-class trailers. Each type has a single elevated driver’s cab at one end only, which means they must operate as a minimum 2-car set. Longer trains are built up by adding extra power cars and trailers. Each powercar is assigned its own trailers, 2001 for example uses 2102 and 2113. Three of the five 3 car sets have trailers in consecutively numbered pairs. Powercars which run on 2 car sets are 2005,2007,2010 and 2012, Powercars that run on 3 car sets are 2001,2003,2004,2008, and 2011. 2006 and 2009 are out of service while 2002 is the spare.

• 2-car trains: 1x 2000, 1x 2100
• 3-car trains: 1x 2000, 2x 2100
• 4-car trains: 2x 2000, 2x 2100

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• 5-car trains: 2x 2000, 3x 2100
• 6-car trains: 2x 2000, 4x 2100

On three-car trains the power car is usually sandwiched between the two trailers.

Five and six car Jumbos operated in the 1980’s and 1990's, but since the mid 1990’s train lengths on regular suburban services have been no more than 4 cars. However this can be exceeded during special events when larger crowds need to be accommodated.

Note: * several power & trailer cars were stored out-of-service as of mid-2005. Cars 2006,2009,2103,2104,2112,2116 are out of service. However there is a chance that all of these are likely to be reinstated to the operational fleet in the near future. Power Car 2002 is a spare powercar and is only used when a powercar of another set is getting serviced, since it must operate its trailer (or trailers), 2012 uses 2115 for example so if 2012 gets serviced, 2002 uses 2115, etc.

Trailer car No 2117 has had a section of seating removed for use of Bikes for weekend Belair services. Usually Runs with Powercar 2008 (or sometimes with 2002). 2118 is added to the consist for the Weekday services. Great Western Railway broad gauge steam locomotives awaiting scrapping in 1892 after the conversion to standard gauge. ... Great Western Railway broad gauge steam locomotives awaiting scrapping in 1892 after the conversion to standard gauge. ...

H-class (Glenelg) Trams

Glenelg tram no. 365 at Victoria Square terminus, Adelaide in May 2005.

Double set and single H-class trams at Moseley Square terminus, Glenelg in May 2005.

TransAdelaide’s H-class trams have been the mainstay of the Glenelg tram line for 75 years since the line was converted from railway to tramway operation and electrified in 1929. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 197 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Adelaide, South Australia Subject: H-class tram no. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 197 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Adelaide, South Australia Subject: H-class tram no. ... A depiction of one of the H-class Glenelg trams by Simon Lieschke. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x819, 199 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Glenelg, South Australia Subject: 365 & 372 arrive Moseley Sq with 09. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x819, 199 KB) Summary Author: Ian Threlfall Location: Glenelg, South Australia Subject: 365 & 372 arrive Moseley Sq with 09. ... Glenelg (34°58′ S 138°30′ E) is a suburb of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. ... A modern tram in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland Map showing the tramway system in Oslo, Norway Volkswagen Cargo-Tram in Dresden. ... A depiction of one of the H-class Glenelg trams by Simon Lieschke. ...

The cars were specially built for the conversion of the line by local manufacturers A. Pengelley and Sons. They have many of the characteristics of American interurban streetcars of that period and their heritage ambience has been carefully maintained. Although the H-class trams have been through several refurbishment programmes over the years (incorporating more up-to-date features like safety glass, fluorescent lighting and upgraded bogies), they still retain varnished wood and etched glass interiors, a classic Tuscan Red and cream exterior colour scheme and neither heating nor air-conditioning in the passenger saloons. An interurban streetcar line or interurban, also called a radial railway in Canada, is a streetcar line running between urban areas. ...

The H-class regularly run as 2-car coupled sets at busier times. All services are operated by a crew of driver and conductor (driver and two conductors on coupled sets). Most of the H-class trams are scheduled to be replaced in early 2006 by new Bombardier Flexity Classic Light Rail Vehicles. However five H-class were specially refurbished in 2000, with the intention of retaining these cars for special weekend and holiday operations. Bombardier Inc. ... A Flexity Classic tram in Frankfurt. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ...

As railways developed and expanded one of the key issues to be decided was that of the rail gauge (the distance between the two rails of the track) which should be used. ...

See also

• List of Adelaide railway stations
• Adelaide Railway Station
• List of suburban and commuter rail systems
• Rail transport in South Australia
• Railways in Adelaide
• Adelaide Metro
• Glenelg Tram
• 3000 class railcar

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External links

• South Australia Central
• Office of Public Transport
• TransAdelaide
• Adelaide Metro
• More on the Glenelg Tram