Railways and Tramways of Australia
Australind
The Australind at Pinjarra station with a Hotham Valley steam locomotive at left, 20 February 2010. Photo: DBZ2313 at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons.
Road numbers:
ADP101–3, ADQ121–2
Operator:
Transwa
Gauge:
1067 mm
Year of entry into service:
1987
Number built:
5
Manufacturer:
Commonwealth Engineering
Manufacturing location:
Bassendean, WA
Engine:
Cummins KTA19R
Traction power:
406 kW
Weight:
48.5 t (ADP: Driving power car); 47.8 t (ADQ: Non-driving power car)
Length:
20.3 m (ADP: Driving power car; ADQ: Non-driving power car)
Seats:
40 (ADP: Driving power car); 60 (ADQ: Non-driving power car)
The Australind operates two services each day between Perth and Bunbury. It is named after the town of Australind (near Bunbury), the name being formed by a combination of Australia and India. The Australind is not currently operating but is expected to resume in 2025.