in 2008, tra commissioned the first of its rebuilt emu200 trainsets as part of an internal rebuild program. the program consisted of forming a single 9-car trainset out of what was previously 3 3-car trainsets, and to this end the majority of the emu200 cabs were converted to coaches, with the remainder receiving a completely re-designed front end. the trains were also fitted with completely new interiors, led displays, and other systems, however the project ran severely over-budget, which resulted in upgrades to the original emus' electrical and propulsion systems never being carried out. the new emus debuted in a red-and-white livery and were redesignated in the 1200 series for unknown reasons, hence the designation emu1200 has also been used to refer to the re-manufactured units.