EMU layout
The Electric multiple unit (EMU) train has three carriages/cars. The train can run in either direction so Carriage 1 may be at the front, or the rear of the train.
Images below show: a carriage by carriage layout of the EMU, you can find the full text description on the EMU layout description page.
Carriage seating layout
Carriage 1
Carriage 2
Carriage 3
Carriage layout key
Allocated spaces
Standard seating
Pull down seating
Priority seating
Drivers cab
Three-car and six-car trains
The EMU train can run as a three-car train, but usually two units are joined together to make a six-car train. The two three-car units can be joined together in different orders.
Image below shows: an EMU train
General train features
Each EMU train has the below features:
- Next station screens are in the ceiling above the entrance space facing the centre of the carriage, there is one in each entrance
- Quiet carriages are in the second and fifth carriage of six-car trains and the second carriage in three-car trains
- Door open buttons are on the side of the door on the inside and outside the carriage
- Carriages are divided by internal doors with the door release in the middle of the doors. Customers can only move in each three-car train, even when joined to make a six-car train. Each three-car train can run solo or can be joined to make a six-car train.
Image below shows: the Quiet Carriage sign on an EMU train.
Seating, priority seating and allocated spaces
Standard seating can be in twin sets or sets of four. Seats are 812mm off the floor.
Pull down seats are mounted to the train walls. Be careful as the seats flip up when you stand. If these are in the allocated spaces please vacate them for customers using a mobility device.
Priority seating is near the carriage doors with seats in every carriage. Seats are 812mm high.
Allocated spaces for mobility devices are in the first or third carriage in three-car trains. In six-car trains can be the first or third and fourth or sixth carriage. This can change with the direction of travel.
Image below shows: priority seating in an EMU.
Emergency help points
All trains are fitted with onboard emergency help points. They can be found inside every door and in the allocated spaces. If you need assistance in an emergency, please press the button to speak to the train crew.
On the EMU, you can also use the emergency help point for disability assistance, such as assisted disembarking.
If you are unable to activate the emergency help point please ask another passenger for assistance to press the button and/or speak through the intercom.
Image below shows: the onboard emergency help point.
Unisex bathroom
The EMU trains are not fitted with a bathroom.
Hearing aid loops
EMU trains do not have a hearing loop system for people using hearing aids.
Aisle and door widths
Door width
Train entry door width: 1260mm
Internal carriage divider width: 880mm
Aisle width
Carriage
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Aisle width
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1
|
628
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2
|
628
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3
|
628*
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*aisle width between the allocated space handrails and the closest seat is approximately 1170mm.
Image below shows: seating and aisle width in an EMU.
