XPT
Introduced to CountryLink service in 1982 the XPT, short for "express passenger train", travels between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton and Casino. Its aerodynamic design and trademark "nose" make a distinctive impression as it cruises through the countryside.
The XPT power car features a Paxman VP185 12-cylinder, turbo-charged diesel electric engine boasting 1492 kW or 2000 horsepower. There's a power car at each end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing.
The XPT is currently undergoing refurbishment with new seat covers, carpets, curtains and toilets. In addition, a striking new livery is being applied.
XPT's and Xplorers are serviced and washed at a special centre in Sydenham where necessary maintenance is carried out. Even the windows are blow-dried on the way through. The service centre recycles rinse water as wash water which is then discharged with other run off through a treatment plant before being used again.
XPT power car
Number in service: 19
Weight: 76 tonnes
Length: 17.3 metres
Width: 2.89 metres
Height: 4.03 metres
Sleeping car
Number in service: 8
Weight: 48.3 tonnes
Seating capacity: 18 (sleeping) or 27 (seated)
Saloon - first class car
Number in service: 9
Weight: 40.1 tonnes (Comeng); 39.6 tonnes (ABB Transportation)
Seating capacity: 56
Buffet and saloon - first class car
Number in service: 9
Weight: 43.6 tonnes
Seating capacity: 21 plus one wheelchair space (disabled toilet also in this carriage)
Saloon - economy class car (XF)
Number in service: 25
Weight: 40.1 tonnes
Seating capacity: 68
Saloon - economy class car (XFH)
Number in service: 9
Weight: 40.1 tonnes
Seating capacity: 44
Note: dimensions for all XPT passenger cars are 24.2 x 2.91 x 4.04 metres (length x width x height).
