Tag: Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
ABB boosts rail manufacturing with new Maryborough traction hub
ABB has officially opened its Traction Centre of Excellence in Maryborough, Queensland, creating a purpose-built hub for the local manufacturing of traction converters, motors, and energy storage solutions.
Maryborough manufacturing steps up with state-backed skills hub
The Queensland Government has announced the official opening of the Maryborough Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, stating the upgraded facility will play a key role in expanding skills and training for Queensland’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
‘Weld-class’ manufacturing milestone as advanced train welding robot arrives in Maryborough
The Queensland Government has announced the installation of a new high-tech welding robot at the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea, marking a key milestone in the state’s ongoing manufacturing project.
Downer opens applications for 300 jobs in train manufacturing
Construction of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) facility at Torbanlea is moving ahead, with Downer reporting major progress as wall cladding nears completion and specialist equipment installation begins.
Qld drives rail expansion with $9.5B Train Manufacturing Program
The Queensland Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program is set to transform rail transport across South East Queensland, addressing the growing demand over the next decade.
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.
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.
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.
Qld selects Downer as $7b train project manufacturer
The Queensland government has named engineering firm Downer as the preferred supplier to build and deliver 65 next-generation trains as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
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