Q&A

Are XPT trains running?

Are XPT trains running?

The XPT train service between Sydney and Melbourne is now operating only between Albury and Central Sation. Transport NSW says the XPT service will continue its regular timetable between Albury and Sydney, but the train will not travel through Victoria due to the Covid-19 temporary border closure.

Is the XPT Electric?

Based on the British Rail designed Intercity 125 High Speed Train, each XPT set is made up of two locomotives coupled to between four and seven carriages….New South Wales XPT.

XPT
Engine type Both V12 diesel
Cylinder count 12
Power output 1,492 kW (2,001 hp) per power car
Transmission Diesel-electric

How long does the XPT take?

Alternatively, XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross once daily. Tickets cost $75 – $250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

What is XPT train?

Introduced to service in 1982 the XPT, short for “express passenger train”, has an aerodynamic design and travels between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton and Casino. There’s a power car at each end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing. The XPT trains can have the following carriages.

What will replace the XPT?

The NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project is an initiative of Transport for NSW to procure new bi-mode CAF Civity trains to replace NSW TrainLink’s Endeavour, Xplorer and XPT fleets….NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project.

New Regional Trains
Replaced XPT Xplorer Endeavour railcar
Entered service 2023 (scheduled)
Number under construction 117 carriages

Where does the XPT stop?

The XPT service runs two return trips each day between Melbourne and Sydney, making scheduled stops at Broadmeadows, Seymour, Benalla, Wangaratta, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Junee, Cootamundra, Yass Junction, Goulburn, Moss Vale, Campbelltown and Strathfield with optional stops at Culcairn, Henty, The Rock, Harden and …

Is there WIFI on the XPT train?

There is no wifi available on board.

Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?

You can’t use Opal on the XPT.

Is the XPT running to Dubbo?

The Dubbo XPT train runs daily from Sydney to Dubbo. Daily, NSW TrainLink also runs services to Lithgow with connecting coaches to Dubbo.

Where does the Sydney metro go?

Sydney Metro West will link Greater Parramatta and Sydney CBDs and communities along the way, servicing the key precincts of Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays Precinct, Parramatta, Westmead and the Sydney CBD.

Is first class on train worth it?

In summation, first class tickets can definitely be worth the cost. Most carriers these days offer very minimal price differences between the two travel classes.

Who are the founders of the XPT program?

Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece. XPT founders and the inspiration behind the XPT strength and conditioning training program; with a culmination of 30+ years in high level athletics, chasing giant waves, playing professional volleyball, and exploring human possibilities, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece set the tone in living a limitless life.

What kind of engine does the XPT have?

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 trains can have the following carriages.

How many seats are there on the XPT train?

There’s a power car at each end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing. The XPT trains can have the following carriages. Seating capacity: 21 plus one wheelchair space. The accessible toilet is in this carriage.

What does XPT stand for in Fitness category?

XPT, Extreme Performance Training™, is a performance lifestyle rooted in the most basic yet powerful human trait: the ability to adapt.