IÉ 29000 Class

The 29000 Class is a type of four-car Diesel Multiple Unit operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail). The units were built in Spain by CAF in two batches between 2002 and 2005.

Iarnród Éireann 29000 Class
29409 departing from platform 4 at Dublin Connolly in July 2016
Interior
In service30 June 2003 – present
ManufacturerCAF
Family nameCxK
Constructed2002 – 2005
Number built29 trainsets
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers29001–29029
Capacity185 seated
634 standing
OperatorsCommuter
DepotsDrogheda Depot
Lines servedDublin - Rosslare
Newry - Dublin
Dublin – Longford
Specifications
Train length81.46 m (267 ft 3 in)
Width2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Height3.985 m (13 ft 0.9 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight43,520 kg (43.52 t)
Prime mover(s)MAN D 2876 LUH01, 400 hp
Braking system(s)Air, 2 brake discs per axle
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
see Rail gauge in Ireland
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