Downer has been named preferred applicant for Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, a huge boost for Central Queensland and #regional #manufacturing as train manufacturing returns to QLD.
The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), is the largest in Queensland’s history and will support growth in SEQ, as well as the Cross River Rail project and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Under the contract, Downer will deliver:
- Design, manufacture and commissioning of 65 six-car passenger trains
- Design and build of two training simulators
- Design, construction and commissioning of a purpose-built train manufacturing facility at Torbanlea, in the Fraser Coast region
- Design, construction and commissioning of a maintenance facility and stabling yards at Ormeau, in the Gold Coast region
- Maintenance of the new rollingstock fleet, simulators and the Ormeau maintenance facility for an initial term of 15 years and a maximum term of 35 years.
Penti-M Engineering Australia have been proud suppliers to the rail industry for over 33 years within Queensland and look forward to providing our world-class rail manufacturing expertise for train manufacturing in QLD once again.
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