NSW TrainLink Intercity Train Project

The NSW TrainLink Intercity Train Project is an initiative of Transport for New South Wales to procure new trains to replace NSW TrainLink's electric multiple unit fleet.

History

In May 2014, the Government of New South Wales announced its intention to purchase approximately 520 new carriages for the NSW TrainLink intercity network, with deliveries to commence in 2019. The new trains will replace the V sets and allow at least some H sets to be transferred from Intercity to Sydney Trains services.[1][2] They will operate on services from Sydney to Newcastle, Lithgow and Kiama.

In August 2014, Expressions of Interest from manufacturers were called for.[3][4] The following parties responded:[5][6]

In July 2015, the government announced that Alstom, Downer/Changchun, Stadler, and UGL/Mitsubishi Electric/CSR had been shortlisted to tender.[7] Following the merger of CSR and the parent company of Changchun Railway Vehicles, Hyundai Rotem replaced CSR as a partner in the UGL/Mitsubishi Electric consortium.[8] The consortia will provide two variants of their designs - a longer train and shorter train.[8]

The contract covers the supply and maintenance of the trains and the fit out and operation of a maintenance facility at Kangy Angy.[7][9]

References

  1. ↑ NSW Government to invest $2.8 billion in new intercity trains, making all trains air-conditioned Transport for New South Wales 8 May 2014
  2. ↑ Intercity Fleet Program Transport for New South Wales
  3. ↑ Expressions of interest called for new $2.8 billion intercity train fleet Transport for New South Wales 11 August 2014
  4. ↑ New $2.8 billion intercity train fleet for NSW Rail Express 13 August 2014
  5. ↑ Strong local and international interest in $2.8 billion intercity fleet project Transport for New South Wales 9 October 2014
  6. ↑ Firms line up for intercity train deal PSnews online 15 October 2014
  7. 1 2 "Transforming regional train travel: Shortlist announced for new intercity fleet". Transport for NSW. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Industry asked to tender for delivery of new intercity fleet". Transport for NSW. 4 September 2015.
  9. ↑ "New Intercity Fleet Maintenance Facility - Notice to Residents and Businesses (September 2015)" (PDF). Transport for NSW. Transport for NSW. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
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