Tag: train
First X’Trapolis 2.0 train rolls off Ballarat production line
The Victorian Government has unveiled the first of 25 state-of-the-art X’Trapolis 2.0 trains, built in Ballarat as part of a $986 million investment aimed at enhancing the reliability and accessibility of public transport.
Manufacturing milestone as Victoria’s G Class trams hit production in Dandenong
Manufacturing for Melbourne's first G Class trams is officially underway at Alstom’s factory in Dandenong, signalling a new chapter in public transport for Victorians.
Brisbane tests first mock-up for Qld’s locally manufactured trains
The first draft design of Australia’s most accessible passenger trains has undergone testing at a Low-Fidelity (Lo-Fi) train mock-up in Geebung, Brisbane.
Hydrogen-powered road trains to reduce fuel use in Pilbara
Holcim Australia is implementing hydrogen technology to reduce emissions and fuel consumption in its road trains operating across the Pilbara region.
NSW launches Future Fleet Program bolstering rail manufacturing
The NSW Government has pledged to kick off the procurement process for replacements of the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains by March 2027, with a focus on achieving a 50 per cent domestic manufacturing rate within the contract.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
