Victorian government engaged Alstom to design a new X’Trapolis 2.0 train model, with higher local content.
The announcement retains Alstom’s Ballarat manufacturing workforce until the start of production in April 2019 of the 5 new six-car X’Trapolis trains ordered under the 2018-2019 budget. This includes AUD 103.5 million (USD 73.6 million) for the additional five new X’Trapolis trains being built in Ballarat.
“Preparing for the next generation X’Trapolis will strengthen this industry and ensure we continue building the trains and projects that get Victorians home safer and sooner,” Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan said.
In total, 24 X’Trapolis trains have been funded by the Government, of which 17 trains are already in service.
The new trains will provide a more reliable and comfortable service for Melbourne suburban passenger services.
Approximately 65 people are employed at Alstom’s Ballarat workshop for X’Trapolis fit-outs and necessary modifications including four apprentices and trainees.
The X’Trapolis 2.0 design project is part of the government’s Victorian Rolling Stock Strategy to modernise the transport system, deliver better services and create jobs across the state.
The Government has invested over AUD 4 billion (USD 2.84 billion) in the last four years for a pipeline of new and upgraded rolling stock, while building the public transport projects our state needs.
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