History New Zealand AM class electric multiple unit
exterior of mockup, motat.
interior of mock-up, auckland waterfront, 12 june 2012.
a mock-up unveiled in june 2012, , on display @ motat. mock-up hybrid of motor car , trailer sections - actual layout different, greater length in each section.
production of first unit underway in october 2012. in mid 2013, announced first train had been shipped, , arrive in auckland september 2013. arrived @ ports of auckland on 24 august 2013.
the class designed city rail link in mind, extend underground operation of 57 units , future suburban stock considerably. @ has been looking possibility of experimental bemu (battery emu) caf operate services between papakura , pukekohe interim measure prior electrifying nimt between 2 stations. thought 13 2-car bemu required (allowing either 6x 3-car bemu per hour or 3x 6-car bemu 1 spare).
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