ADL/ADC class diesel multiple unit

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The ADL class is a class of diesel multiple units operated by Transdev Auckland on the suburban rail network in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally built in the early 1980s by A Goninan & Co for Westrail of Western Australia, they were sold in 1993 by Westrail's successor, Transperth, to Tranz Rail. The units are currently owned by Auckland Transport.

History

File:ADK class DMU at Westfield Train Station, Auckland, NZ.jpg
Refurbished ADL 802 at Westfield in October 2005

Between 1982 and 1985, ten two-carriage stainless steel sets were manufactured for Transperth by A Goninan & Co, Newcastle.[1]

Following the electrification of the Perth rail network they were rendered surplus and in 1993 all were sold, along with the older ADK/ADB class, to New Zealand Rail to replace 56-foot carriages on suburban trains in Auckland.[1][2] In October 1993, prior to being privatised, New Zealand Rail sold the class to the Auckland Regional Council.[3]

In 2002, the Auckland Regional Council funded an upgrade of the class, which included refurbishment of the interiors and painting in the new MAXX blue colour scheme. The first refurbished unit entered service in December 2002, the last in November 2003.[citation needed]

In 2011, Auckland Transport indicated four two-car sets would be retained after the Auckland rail electrification project is completed.[4]

Due to the introduction of the AM class on all lines the units are only used between Pukekohe and Papakura station as a shuttle service.

Class register

Key: In service On lease Out of service Preserved Overhaul/Repair Scrapped
Number Introduced in NZ Current status Current livery Notes
ADL 801 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADL 802 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADL 803 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADL 804 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADL 805 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (old photo)
ADL 806 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADL 807 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADL 808 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADL 809 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue old photo
ADL 810 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADC 851 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADC 852 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADC 853 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADC 854 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADC 855 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADC 856 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue
ADC 857 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADC 858 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)
ADC 859 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (old photo)
ADC 860 July 1993 In service MAXX Blue (photo)

References

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Bibliography

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External links

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  3. ↑ ADK/ADL New Zealand Diesel & Electric Traction
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