Tag: train manufacturing
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.Â
Qld awards $30M train manufacturing contract to Darra company Knorr-Bremse
The Queensland Government has awarded Knorr-Bremse a $30 million contract under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) to supply climate control systems for 65 new six-car passenger trains.
Maryborough to lead Qld’s manufacturing future with new $7.1M training hub
Maryborough is set to become a hub for Queensland’s manufacturing industry, with the announcement of a new $7.1 million Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.Â
Goldmine road overhaul to support Queensland’s train manufacturing expansion
The Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast announced a critical upgrade to a section of Goldmine Road in Ormeau, a move seen as essential to the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).Â
WA celebrates historic maiden journey of locally manufactured passenger train
In a significant achievement for local manufacturing, Western Australia has celebrated the inaugural journey of its first passenger train crafted within the state in over three decades.
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.
Manufacturing work for Victoria’s new VLocity trains kickstarts in Dandenong
Construction work on Victoria’s 23 new VLocity trains has begun at Alstrom’s Dandenong factory, supporting around 500 local jobs and the growing demand on the state’s regional rail network.Â
Queensland Train Manufacturing Program attracts $30M additional investment
Queensland's initiative to bring back train manufacturing within the state is gaining momentum with a $30 million investment from Hyundai Rotem, a partner of Downer.
Downer inks $4.6b contract for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Engineering firm Downer Group has signed a $4.6 billion contract to deliver Queensland's landmark Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which will deliver 65 passenger trains for use on the South East Queensland rail network.
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