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Oscar project

Oscar train (exterior)

Manufacturing in progress

First 4-car train photographed on 24 August 2010 as it was being prepared for transfer from UGL Rail Broadmeadow to Sydney in order to commence the Sydney phase of its on-track testing program.

The first Oscar train entered service on 21 December 2006 and the final Oscar train, plus a spare car, were accepted by RailCorp in December 2012. The total Oscar fleet comprises 221 cars that were delivered in three Stages.

Oscars are presently operating services to destinations including Wyong, Kiama and Springwood.

These state-of-the-art double-deck trains feature:

  • Air conditioning
  • Reversible, high-backed seats with graffiti and fire-resistant coverings
  • An accessible toilet in each four-car set
  • Internal passenger information systems
  • Enhanced security through Internal CCTV in all passenger areas and Help Points

Project history

Stage 1

Involved the design and manufacture of 41 Oscar carriages. The contract was awarded to United Group Limited Rail (UGL Rail) in February 2003, with the first of the new trains entering service in December 2006.

Stage 2

Involved the manufacture of an additional 81 carriages, with RailCorp extending the contract with UGL Rail in April 2005. The first Stage 2 Oscar train entered service in January 2008.

These first two stages delivered 122 carriages - 30 four-car trains plus two spare carriages by June 2009. The total project value for Stages 1 & 2 was $450 million.

Stage 3

In March 2009, RailCorp signed a $320 million contract extension with UGL Rail to deliver an additional 72 Oscar carriages for the CityRail network. In March 2010 the order was increased to 74 carriages and, in January 2011, was further increased to 99 carriages.

The total value of the Stage 3 project, including associated stabling facilities, is $473.8 million.

Manufacture of the Stage 3 carriages commenced on 14 September 2009. The first 4-car train was accepted by RailCorp on 24 September 2010. The final 4-car train, plus a spare car was accepted on 10 December 2012, nearly three months ahead of schedule and within budget.

The contract created around 62 jobs at UGL Rail's Broadmeadow plant in Newcastle where the carriages were manufactured. The flow-on effect to the Newcastle area saw a further 200 jobs with local suppliers and contractors.

A further 40 jobs were created in the Taree area in support of UGL Rail's Taree facility which supplied major assemblies for the project.
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