Bombardier, together with Qtectic consortium, delivered the first three New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) trainsets to the South-East Queensland rail network in partnership with the Queensland State Government, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Queensland Rail (QR). The new trains will commence passenger service on 11 December 2017 on the Gold Coast line.
“Built for Queensland’s commuters, the NGR fleet was locally designed and engineered, and will be maintained by a dedicated team of industry professionals over the next 30 years. The new fleet will provide a safer, more comfortable and better-connected passenger experience,” Andrew Dudgeon, Managing Director of Bombardier Transportation Australia said.
The NGR project will see a significant, 26% capacity increase to the South-East Queensland rail network to meet the growing demand for rail services. Features of the NGR fleet include capacity for 964 passengers per six-carriage train, onboard WIFI, CCTV throughout the train, LCD infotainment displays, toilet modules, twelve allocated spaces for mobility aids, and more enhancements to the passenger experience.
The USD 3.34 billion NGR project is being delivered under a Public Private Partnership awarded to Qtectic, comprising Bombardier Transportation, John Laing, Itochu and Aberdeen Standard Investments.
The project includes the design and delivery of 75 new passenger trains, construction of a new maintenance centre at Wulkuraka, Ipswich and 32 years of fleet maintenance. All NGR fleet will be operational in 2018.
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