The Evolution Rail consortium had been selected as the preferred respondent to deliver the Melbourne High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) project, the largest investment in new rolling stock in Victorian history. Evolution Rail comprises Downer, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles and Plenary Group. This decision follows an extensive 12-month global tender process, with three competing consortia, each of which included a world-class mix of international and local manufacturers. All 65 of the new trains will be built in Victoria, for Victoria, with 60 per cent local content. The trains will be manufactured with a strong industry participation plan that includes 15 per cent Victorian apprentices, trainees and cadets.
The HCMT project includes: design, manufacture and commissioning of 65 metro trains for use on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines in Melbourne; design and build of two training simulators; design, construction and commissioning of a train maintenance facility and stabling yards at Pakenham East; design, construction and commissioning of a light service facility at Calder Park; and maintenance of the rolling stock fleet for 30 years and also of the train maintenance facility, the light service facility and the simulators.
Downer’s scope of work includes: project management services for the HCMT construction; design, construction and commissioning of the train maintenance facility, stabling yards and light service facility; and maintenance and overhaul of the HCMT fleet, train maintenance facility, light service facility and simulators for 30 years.
Evolution Rail and Transport for Victoria will work together to achieve financial close by the end of the year.
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