Electric Tilt Train

This article is about the rolling stock. For the service between Brisbane and Bundaberg/Rockhampton, see Tilt Train.

Electric Tilt Train (ETT)
"City of Maryborough" at Roma Street station
Interior
In service1998–present
ManufacturerWalkers Limited
Built atMaryborough
Constructed1997–1998
Entered service6 November 1998
Number built2
Number in service2
Formation6-car sets
TTD1–TTT–TTM+TTM–TTT–TTD2
Fleet numbers301/302 and 303/304
OperatorQueensland Rail
DepotsMayne, Gracemere
Line servedNorth Coast
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Train length136 m (446 ft 2 in)
Car length
  • 23.4 m (76 ft 9 in) (TTD)
  • 22.3 m (73 ft 2 in) (TTT, TTM)
Width2,837 mm (9 ft 3.7 in)
Height3,615 mm (11 ft 10.3 in)
Floor height1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Wheel diameter810 mm (32 in)
Wheelbase
  • Per bogie: 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in)
  • Between bogie centres: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
Maximum speed
  • Service:
  • 160 km/h (100 mph)
  • Record:
  • 210 km/h (130 mph)
Weight
  • 44 t (43 long tons; 49 short tons) (TTD1)
  • 45 t (44 long tons; 50 short tons) (TTD2)
  • 47 t (46 long tons; 52 short tons) (TTT)
  • 43 t (42 long tons; 47 short tons) (TTM)
Traction systemHitachi PWM 3-level IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors16 × Hitachi 170 kW (230 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output2.72 MW (3,650 hp)
Deceleration1.05 m/s2 (3.4 ft/s2) (service)
Electric system25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead lines
Current collectionPantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Braking systemsRegenerative electric and electro-pneumatic disc brakes
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Electric Tilt Train (ETT) is a type of high-speed tilting train, operated and maintained by Queensland Rail. The ETT runs services on the North Coast line from Brisbane to Bundaberg and Rockhampton, as part of the Tilt Train service.

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