Infrastructure

First train to Moreton Bay

By 2016-03-23T09:19:00

Formed of a pair of SMU three-car suburban EMUs, the first test train reached Kippa-Ring on March 16. Photo: Queensland Rail/Matt Green

AUSTRALIA: Queensland Rail has started test running on the 12·6 km Moreton Bay Rail Link, which is expected to open for revenue service later this year. Following energisation of the 25 kV 50 Hz electrification in January, the first test EMU operated over the line on March 16.

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