Tag: train manufacturing
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.
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.
Premier announces the largest investment in train manufacturing in Queensland’s history
As part of Queensland's largest investment in train manufacturing, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk turned the sod on early works for a new workshop at Torbanlea near...
Three train manufacturers shortlisted for building Queensland’s next passenger train fleet
The Queensland Government has shortlisted three leading train manufacturers to enter the next phase of the Rollingstock Expansion Program (REP).
Following an extensive Expression of...
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