Specifications - Parramatta-Chatswood Rail Link, Australia

System
City population	3.6 million
Operator	RailCorps
Expansion opening dates	2006 onwards
Maximum line speed	Unspecified
Gauge	1435mm
Stations	13 (proposed)
Service frequency	15 minute intervals
passenger potential (peak)	18,400/hr
Electrification
Type	Overhead (1.5 kV DC)
Rolling Stock
Type	High-density 'Millenium' suburban EMU
Builder	Downer EDI
Fleet total	34 four-car units
Build date	2002-2005
Type	Double-deck EMUs
Builder	Reliance Rail Consortium
Fleet total	626 cars (78 eight-car trains plus two spare cars)
Delivery schedule	2010–2013
Special Characteristics
Major new order for rolling stock placed
Major improvement to public transport in Sydney
Change of operator has led to a change in direction
Eliminates capacity constraints on main west and north heavy rail lines
Doubling schemes and passing loops provide additional capacity
Better utilisation of Cityrail rolling stock
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