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XPLORER Regional Trains

Travel in comfort on NSW TrainLink’s XPLORER trains

About XPLORER

NSW TrainLink's XPLORER trains have been connecting passengers to some of NSW's most scenic destinations since 1993.

Built by ABB Transportation in Victoria, the XPLORER uses proven technology from both Australian and European rail services. It is quiet, fully air-conditioned, and environmentally friendly. The trains can be configured with two, three, five, or more carriages depending on demand.

Unlike the XPT, where power is provided by the first and last carriages, each XPLORER carriage has its own traction and auxiliary engines, working together under the driver's control. The engines are Cummins KTA-19-R 375 kW, 19-litre turbocharged models, and each carriage holds 1,600 litres of fuel, enough for a 1,600 km journey.

Key destinations and routes

The XPLORER operates on the following routes:

Features and facilities

  • Allocated seating: Seats are reserved for all passengers.
  • Reversible seats: Available in all carriages on XPLORER services.
  • Reclining seats
    • Economy: 28 degree recline
    • First Class: Extra leg room and a 40 degree recline
  • Accessibility:
    • 4 accessible seats for customers with a disability in Economy class.
    • 2 spaces for wheelchairs.
    • Accessible toilets with baby change facilities are located in the Buffet and saloon - first class car.
  • Buffet car: Offers a selection of snacks, meals, and drinks. Payments can be made using cash, debit, or credit cards. Note that EFTPOS mobile reception may be intermittent on some routes, so carrying cash is recommended to avoid inconvenience.
  • Air-conditioning: Fully air-conditioned carriages.
  • Passenger attendants: Staff available throughout the journey.

Carriage layout

The XPLORER trains can have the following carriages.

Buffet and saloon - first class motor carriage (EA)

Seating capacity: 42

Buffet and saloon - first class motor carriage (EA)
Buffet and saloon - first class motor carriage (EA)

Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EB)

Seating capacity: 66

Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EB)
Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EB)

Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EC)

Seating capacity: 38 plus two wheelchair spaces. The accessible toilet is in this carriage.

Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EC)
Saloon - economy class motor carriage (EC)

See also

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XPT trains