Diesel Tilt Train
Australian higher-speed railway services
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The Diesel Tilt Train (DTT) is a type of high-speed tilting train, operated and maintained by Queensland Rail. The DTT operates on the North Coast line from Brisbane to Cairns, as part of Queensland Rails Spirit of Queensland service.
| Diesel Tilt Train (DTT) | |
|---|---|
DTT at Dakabin in 2020 | |
 RailBed class | |
| Stock type | Diesel multiple unit |
| In service | 2003–present |
| Manufacturer | EDi Rail |
| Built at | Maryborough |
| Constructed | 2003 |
| Refurbished | 2014 |
| Number built | 3 |
| Number in service | 3 |
| Formation | 2 diesel power cars on both ends + 7 cars= |
| Operator | Queensland Rail |
| Depot | Mayne |
| Line served | North Coast |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Prime mover | German MTU |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
History
In August 1999, Walkers was awarded a contract to build two diesel tilting trains to operate services from Brisbane to Cairns.[1] In contrast to the Electric Tilt Train, the DTT is a push-pull locomotive based train, although the two are externally similar. In October 2013, the first two sets were refurbished.[citation needed]
In November 2004, a DTT derailed and injured 157 people. All services were limited to 100 km/h (62 mph) until the track was upgraded and Automatic Train Protection was implemented allowing full speed operation to resume in June 2007.[citation needed]
In October 2010, Downer Rail was awarded a contract to build a third diesel tilting train with two power cars and 12 carriages to replace the locomotive hauled stock on The Sunlander. All work was performed in Maryborough.[2][3][4] In October 2014, the third set was delivered and entered service.
Interior
The DTT features 2×2 Economy class seating and 1×2 RailBed class seating. All seats include an audio and visual entertainment system. A trolley service is provided in RailBed class, and an onboard cafe is available on all journeys.[5] Wi-Fi internet access is not available.
Liveries
The original livery was yellow, purple and silver in colour, which was retained until the Spirit Of Queensland had a major overhaul in 2010.
In 2010, designs by Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti were painted on one side of the carriages,[6] while the work of Aboriginal artist of the Waanyi people, Judy Watson, was featured on the other side.[7]