Crew car

A crew car (also known as a relay van) is a passenger carriage specially fitted out for the use of train drivers.

Interior fittings include a sleeping compartment for each crew member, a lounge area, a kitchen, a bathroom, and laundry.

They are usually provided with an onboard generator system and air conditioning.

[1] Major Australian users of crew cars include One Rail Australia, Aurizon, Pacific National, and SCT Logistics, predominantly found on routes between Adelaide, Darwin and Perth.

In 2023, Aurizon commenced relay work in Victoria on Intermodal services to Perth using Adelaide based drivers.

A former Victorian Railways passenger car converted into a crew car, owned by Pacific National .