A Suburban Multiple Unit is a three-car unit, with the lead car being a Driver Motor fitted with motors for all variants (numbered 5), the middle car being either a motor car (numbered 6 for SMU 200 series) or trailer car (numbered 7 for SMU 220/260) with pantograph fitted, and the third car being either a Driver Trailer (SMU 200 series) or the second Driver Motor B also fitted with motors for the SMU 220 and 260 series (numbered 8)[3] Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet, two three-car SMUs can be attached together to form one six-car unit.
The SMU200 series were introduced in 1994 due to a rollingstock shortage after an increase in demand. They were the first new trains since the EMU deliveries ended in 1989. Twelve were built by Walkers Limited, Maryborough with electrical equipment supplied by ABB. The trains are numbered SMU201-SMU212. The first entered service on 16 August 1994.
The SMU220 series were introduced into service in August 1999 to cater for service increases on recently upgraded lines such as the Caboolture line triplication from Northgate to Lawnton. The SMU220s replaced the last remaining loco-hauled SX carriages suburban services in Brisbane. The trains are numbered SMU221-SMU250. All have motor driving cabs at both ends each coupled to the trailer power car in the middle (DMA-T-DMB) as opposed to the DM-M-DT configuration. These cars were manufactured by Walkers Limited in partnership with ADtranz. These units use more energy efficient IGBT traction packages, as opposed to the thyristors for the 200 series. The train’s body design is similar to its predecessor, albeit with a single air conditioning module in the middle of each carriage. Selected units previously had a software update installed to enable them to operate slightly higher speeds suitable for the Gold Coast line and would have the markings 'HS' on the right, but this practice was discontinued due to wheel wear issues, and the braking system not being adequately equipped.
Refurbishmentedit
Older SMUs have undergone progressive re-configuration to seating, lighting and hand-rail arrangements to allow easier access to the elderly, parents with prams and people with disabilities, which includes people in wheelchairs.[4] Older SMUs have been refurbished to comply with the Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992[5] with the 220 series having the carpet interiors replaced with hard-wearing Linoleum flooring for low maintenance cleaning, with a blue section for seating compartments separated by red tactile bumps that are situated in doorways. Dot-matrix displays have been added alongside new automated voice announcement systems on older SMUs (the SMU260s were delivered with them already installed). These systems are used to address passengers with information such as the current and next station as well as alerting passengers where to transfer for other services.
Interior of upgraded SMU200 (212) in 2023
Along with the rectification of the NGR, the government has announced that the SMU200 & 220 series will be overhauled at Maryborough extending their services into the future.[6] Eight units have already been completed under this scheme with new flooring and seat fabric among many cosmetic and mechanical improvements performed on the units. Such as the replacement of the old ABB traction converters, replaced by a new GTO chopper control only installed in the SMU200 units only. These units are recognisable by having the door frames on the cab doors painted black (with the exception of SMU 205). The SMU260s will undergo a major redesign, commencing in the 2024 - 2025 Financial year.
260 seriesedit
An SMU 260 class (numbered 290)
In 2004, eight SMU260 class units were ordered from Downer EDI Rail, Maryborough to cater for increased demand. They are of a similar design to the Transperth B-series train. The first two units entered service in August 2008. These were followed by an additional 14 units. In March 2009, an additional 20 units were ordered.[7][8] These units are identical in design to the IMU 160 series trains with the exception of toilets and luggage racks. Its similar operating speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) to the IMU 160 makes it ideal for operating on interurban lines.
Galleryedit
Unrefurbished interior of an SMU 200
Refurbished interior of SMU200
Refurbished interior (SMU 220)
Referencesedit
^ ab. Bombardier. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
^"MICAS-S2 distributed traction control for motive power units" (PDF). ABB. May 1995. (PDF) from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023. SMU+IMU
^Modern air-conditioned trains 24 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 30 March 2010
^General Information - Disability Access 26 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 30 March 2010
^Walker, Toby (30 January 2019). "Media Statements". Queensland Government. from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
^Bombardier Awarded Contract for a Further 60 EMU Cars for Queensland Rail in Australia 1 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine Bombardier Transportation 9 March 2009
^Bombardier Awarded Queensland Rail Carriage Contract 1 March 2014 at the Wayback MachineRailway Technology 10 March 2009
External linksedit
Media related to QR SMU 200 series at Wikimedia Commons Media related to QR SMU 220 series at Wikimedia Commons Media related to QR SMU 260 series at Wikimedia Commons
Suburban Multiple Unit (SMU200) Queensland Rail
Suburban Multiple Unit (SMU220) Queensland Rail
Suburban Multiple Unit (SMU260) Queensland Rail
Specifications (220 series only)
December 02, 2023
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See also Electric multiple unit Queensland Rail and Interurban multiple unit The Suburban multiple units SMU are a class of electric multiple units manufactured by Walkers Limited Downer EDI Rail Maryborough for Queensland Rail s Citytrain division between 1994 and 2011 The SMU is divided into in three subclasses units 201 212 as the 200 series units 221 250 as the 220 series and units 261 296 as the 260 series Suburban multiple unitSMU 266 departing Corinda station bound for RosewoodInterior of an SMU 260ManufacturerWalkers Limited 200 and 220 Downer EDI Rail Bombardier 260 Built atMaryboroughFamily nameB series 260 ReplacedSX carriagesConstructed1994 1995 200 1999 2001 220 2008 2011 260 Number built36 carriages 200 90 carriages 220 108 carriages 260 Formation3 car setsFleet numbers201 212 200 221 250 220 261 296 260 Capacity240 200 236 220 260 Operator s Queensland RailSpecificationsTrain length72 42 m 237 ft 7 in 260 1 Car length24 21 m 79 ft 5 in 260 end cars 24 m 78 ft 9 in 260 intermediate cars 1 Maximum speed100 km h 62 mph 200 220 130 km h 81 mph 260 Weight126 1 t 124 1 long tons 139 0 short tons 200 122 1 t 120 2 long tons 134 6 short tons 220 128 2 t 126 2 long tons 141 3 short tons 260 Traction system200 ABB MICAS S2 GTO VVVF 2 Refurbished 200 GTO VVVF Chopper Control 220 and 260 Bombardier MITRAC IGBT VVVFTraction motors8 180 kW 240 hp 3 phase AC induction motorPower output1 44 MW 1 930 hp Electric system s 25 kV 50 Hz AC nominal from overhead catenaryCurrent collector s PantographUIC classificationBo Bo 2 2 Bo Bo Braking system s Blended Regenerative electric and electro pneumaticMultiple workingWithin type With IMU160 260 only Track gauge1 067 mm 3 ft 6 in Contents 1 Formation 2 History 2 1 200 series 2 2 220 series 2 2 1 Refurbishment 2 3 260 series 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksFormation editA Suburban Multiple Unit is a three car unit with the lead car being a Driver Motor fitted with motors for all variants numbered 5 the middle car being either a motor car numbered 6 for SMU 200 series or trailer car numbered 7 for SMU 220 260 with pantograph fitted and the third car being either a Driver Trailer SMU 200 series or the second Driver Motor B also fitted with motors for the SMU 220 and 260 series numbered 8 3 Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet two three car SMUs can be attached together to form one six car unit History edit nbsp An SMU 200 SMU208 200 series edit This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The SMU200 series were introduced in 1994 due to a rollingstock shortage after an increase in demand They were the first new trains since the EMU deliveries ended in 1989 Twelve were built by Walkers Limited Maryborough with electrical equipment supplied by ABB The trains are numbered SMU201 SMU212 The first entered service on 16 August 1994 220 series edit This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed October 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message nbsp An SMU 220 SMU224 The SMU220 series were introduced into service in August 1999 to cater for service increases on recently upgraded lines such as the Caboolture line triplication from Northgate to Lawnton The SMU220s replaced the last remaining loco hauled SX carriages suburban services in Brisbane The trains are numbered SMU221 SMU250 All have motor driving cabs at both ends each coupled to the trailer power car in the middle DMA T DMB as opposed to the DM M DT configuration These cars were manufactured by Walkers Limited in partnership with ADtranz These units use more energy efficient IGBT traction packages as opposed to the thyristors for the 200 series The train s body design is similar to its predecessor albeit with a single air conditioning module in the middle of each carriage Selected units previously had a software update installed to enable them to operate slightly higher speeds suitable for the Gold Coast line and would have the markings HS on the right but this practice was discontinued due to wheel wear issues and the braking system not being adequately equipped Refurbishment edit Older SMUs have undergone progressive re configuration to seating lighting and hand rail arrangements to allow easier access to the elderly parents with prams and people with disabilities which includes people in wheelchairs 4 Older SMUs have been refurbished to comply with the Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992 5 with the 220 series having the carpet interiors replaced with hard wearing Linoleum flooring for low maintenance cleaning with a blue section for seating compartments separated by red tactile bumps that are situated in doorways Dot matrix displays have been added alongside new automated voice announcement systems on older SMUs the SMU260s were delivered with them already installed These systems are used to address passengers with information such as the current and next station as well as alerting passengers where to transfer for other services nbsp Interior of upgraded SMU200 212 in 2023Along with the rectification of the NGR the government has announced that the SMU200 amp 220 series will be overhauled at Maryborough extending their services into the future 6 Eight units have already been completed under this scheme with new flooring and seat fabric among many cosmetic and mechanical improvements performed on the units Such as the replacement of the old ABB traction converters replaced by a new GTO chopper control only installed in the SMU200 units only These units are recognisable by having the door frames on the cab doors painted black with the exception of SMU 205 The SMU260s will undergo a major redesign commencing in the 2024 2025 Financial year 260 series edit nbsp An SMU 260 class numbered 290 In 2004 eight SMU260 class units were ordered from Downer EDI Rail Maryborough to cater for increased demand They are of a similar design to the Transperth B series train The first two units entered service in August 2008 These were followed by an additional 14 units In March 2009 an additional 20 units were ordered 7 8 These units are identical in design to the IMU 160 series trains with the exception of toilets and luggage racks Its similar operating speed of 130 km h 81 mph to the IMU 160 makes it ideal for operating on interurban lines Gallery edit nbsp Unrefurbished interior of an SMU 200 nbsp Refurbished interior of SMU200 nbsp Refurbished interior SMU 220 References edit a b Electric Multiple Unit Brisbane Australia Bombardier Archived from the original on 13 January 2018 Retrieved 21 July 2022 MICAS S2 distributed traction control for motive power units PDF ABB May 1995 Archived PDF from the original on 31 January 2023 Retrieved 31 January 2023 SMU IMU QROTI SMU Queensland s Railways on the Internet Modern air conditioned trains Archived 24 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 30 March 2010 General Information Disability Access Archived 26 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 30 March 2010 Walker Toby 30 January 2019 Media Statements Queensland Government Archived from the original on 21 March 2020 Retrieved 11 May 2020 Bombardier Awarded Contract for a Further 60 EMU Cars for Queensland Rail in Australia Archived 1 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine Bombardier Transportation 9 March 2009 Bombardier Awarded Queensland Rail Carriage Contract Archived 1 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine Railway Technology 10 March 2009External links edit nbsp Media related to QR SMU 200 series at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Media related to QR SMU 220 series at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Media related to QR SMU 260 series at Wikimedia Commons Suburban Multiple Unit SMU200 Queensland Rail Suburban Multiple Unit SMU220 Queensland Rail Suburban Multiple Unit SMU260 Queensland Rail Specifications 220 series only Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Suburban multiple unit amp oldid 1187467415, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
