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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.
Alstom to manufacture 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains in Ballarat
Following a new partnership with the Victorian Government, Alstom will design and build 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains that will replace Melbourne’s Comeng fleet.
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First new E-Class Tram ready to enter passenger service
The first of 30 new E-Class trams ordered by the Victorian Government has been deployed on Melbourne’s iconic tram network on Tuesday.
Built by Dandenong...
70 new E-Class trams to grace Melbourne’s iconic tram network by 2018
Dandenong train and tram manufacturer Bombardier has been selected by the Andrews Labor Government to manufacture 20 E-Class trams, Minister for Public Transport Jacinta...
AMWU celebrates $2bn victory for rail manufacturing
AMWU members are celebrating the successful outcome of their campaign that resulted in the allocation of $2 billion for the rail industry.
Last week, Treasurer...
Victorian Government announces $2bn for new trains and trams in Melbourne
The Victorian Government has unveiled a ten-year rolling stock plan to acquire 37 new High Capacity Metro Trains, totalling more than 200 new carriages.
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$3.9bn investment for 170 new trains in Victoria – if the Coalition Government is...
If re-elected, the Victorian Coalition Government has promised to invest $3.9 billion for the purchase of 170 new trains and trams, announced Premier Denis...
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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.
