The Sydney Trains, commonly known as the Waratah trains, are double-decker electric multiple units operating across the Sydney Trains network. Delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Downer EDI Rail and Hitachi for Reliance Rail, the initial order of 78 trainsets marked the largest rolling stock procurement in Australia’s history.
CRRC Changchun Australia Rail required a Train Control & Management System (TCMS) capable of enabling the development of the world’s first fully Ethernet-based trains for Sydney Trains. The project encompassed a fleet of 79 double-decker EMUs, comprising 632 cars, and classified as A sets.
In December 2016, a follow-up order for 24 additional trains, known as B sets, also known as Sydney Growth Trains or Waratah Series 2 trains, required updated technology to complement the existing fleet.
A Sets
B Sets
EKE-Electronics provided end-to-end support for the Waratah Trains project, including:
The solution for both trainsets included:
Sydney Waratah Trains celebrated 10 years in service in 2021 and is achieving 99.4% availability for Australia’s largest fleet of passenger train.
The collaboration between EKE and Downer is built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to innovation. EKE-Electronics provides comprehensive hardware and software solutions, backed by lifetime support for proven technology.
More information about the Waratah fleet is available on Downer Group’s website.
For almost four decades, EKE-Electronics has supplied TCMS solutions to train manufacturers, operators, and integrators worldwide. We provide tailored solutions for system integration, train automation, communications, diagnostics, and safety.
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