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Transperth’s metropolitan bus, train and ferry fleet
Bus fleet
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Since 1999, Transperth had been replacing its bus fleet with clean, Euro 2 diesel buses. These buses operate on low sulphur (0.05%) diesel and produce fewer emissions per kilowatt than the average family car.
In 2004, Transperth introduced natural gas buses to its fleet. The Euro 4 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses exceed the current Euro 3 equivalent Australian emission standard. These vehicles operate on a mix which includes clean, locally-produced Western Australian natural gas. |
Train fleet
There are two types of trains operating on the Transperth system: A-series and B-series trains.
The trains are maintained, cleaned and stowed at depots in Claisebrook, Mandurah and Nowergup.
A-series
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The A-series was Perth’s first electric train. It was introduced when the system was electrified in 1992.
An A-series train consists of two connected carriages. The train can be coupled as two or four-car sets. There are 48 two-car A-series trains in the Transperth fleet.
The top speed of the A-series is 110kmh. |
B-series
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The B-series trains were first introduced into service in 2004.
A B-series train consists of three connected carriages which can be coupled as three or six-car sets.
31 three-car B-series trains were introduced to the Transperth fleet as part of the New MetroRail project between 2004 and 2006. An additional 15 trains are currently being progressively commissioned for service.
The top speed of the B-series is 130kmh. |
Ferry fleet
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Transperth's ferry service is contracted to Captain Cook Cruises.
The ferry services operate on the Swan River between the Barrack Street jetty in Perth and the Mends Street jetty in South Perth.
Transperth owns two ferries: the MV Shelley Taylor-Smith, and the MV Phillip Pendal.
The MV Shelley Taylor-Smith was built in 1997, and it is licensed to carry 148 passengers. It was the first ferry designed with access for wheelchairs and is fully accessible for people with disabilities.
The MV Phillip Pendal was introduced into service in 2009 and is identical to its sister vessel the MV Shelly Taylor-Smith. |
Transwa’s regional coach and train fleet
Coach fleet
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In 2003, Transwa brought a new fleet of 21 five-star Scania coaches into service. These coaches service the 275 locations on the Transwa regional network.
The 14.5m, 20-tonne, diesel coaches feature a Scania chassis and engine, with bodies built in Perth by Volgren.
The road coaches feature comfortable seating designed for long-distance travel, air conditioning, video, DVD and CD player, and a restroom.
The coaches meet Euro 3 emission standard and are more environmentally friendly than earlier fleets. |
Train fleet
Transwa has three trains providing services within regional Western Australia.
Australind |
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The current narrow-gauge diesel Australind train was introduced into service in 1987. It provides a twice daily return service between Perth and Bunbury. The railcars are undergoing a refurbishment program including upgrades to the toilets,carpets, lighting and external visibility, and improvements to traction and car power supply systems. |
Prospector |
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In June 2004, the current standard-gauge Prospector train was introduced into service. The train consists of two two-cars and a three-car set.
The Prospector features the latest in diesel high-speed passenger train technology with reduced noise levels and superior levels of passenger comfort. |
AvonLink |
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The AvonLink train (a single two-car set) has performance capabilities similar to the Prospector, and nearly trebles the seating capacity of the previous service. The current standard-gauge AvonLink train commenced service in August 2005. |
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