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VLocity 160
The V/Line VLocity, sometimes called the VLocity 160, is a diesel multiple unit train built by Bombardier Transportation and, later, by Alstom in Dandenong for V/Line, the regional rail operator in the Australian state of Victoria. Continuously in production since 2003, the VLocity is the highest-speed train in the V/Line fleet, with a top speed of . , with set 131 about to enter service, 129 3-car sets are in revenue service, two collision damaged sets are in storage, and 10 more are under construction under the current contract for a total of 141 three carriage sets. History Design origins and testing To honour a commitment made when it was awarded the V/Line franchise, National Express requested tenders in early 2000 for 29 two-carriage diesel multiple unit trains. The order, which coincided with the Regional Fast Rail project then being undertaken by the state government, was awarded to Adtranz's Dandenong rolling stock factory in mid-November with a value of . The co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawksburn Railway Station
Hawksburn railway station is a Railways in Melbourne, commuter railway station located in the southern Melbourne suburb of South Yarra in Victoria (state), Victoria, Australia. Hawksburn is a Train station, below ground unstaffed station, featuring four platforms with an island platform and two side platforms accessible by a Footbridge, pedestrian bridge. The station is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, and was opened on 7 May 1879. The stations' namesake is the locality of Hawksburn, situated 600 metres from the station. The station is only partially accessible due to multiple steep access ramps. There are two principal station buildings, one of which is located on the stations central island platform (platforms 2 and 3) consisting of a small two story brick building, whilst the other is a one story brick structure situated on platform 4. These buildings were provided for the station in 1914, as ticketing and staff offices. Hawksburn is served by the Frankston ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
