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High Capacity Metro Trains

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Manufacturer
  
Downer Rail

Operator(s)
  
Metro Trains Melbourne

Current collection method
  
pantograph

Built at
  
Newport

Electric system(s)
  
1,500 V DC catenary

Track gauge
  
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)

The High Capacity Metro Trains are a fleet of trains to be built for use by Metro Trains Melbourne.

History

In 2014, the Government of Victoria called for expressions of interest to build and maintain 37 trains for operation on the Cranbourne and Pakenham services as well as the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.

In November 2015, three consortia were shortlisted to build and maintain 37 trains:

  • Bombardier: Bombardier Transportation, Macquarie Bank, Itochu & Infrared Capital Partners
  • Eureka Rail: Alstom, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, John Laing
  • Evolution Rail: Downer Rail, Changchun Railway Vehicles & Plenary Group

    • In March 2016 the order was increased to 65. In September 2016 the contract was awarded to the Evolution Rail consortium. The contract specifies a minimum local build requirement of 50% with the trains to be assembled at Newport Workshops. A new depot to maintain the trains will be built east of Pakenham station.

    References

    High Capacity Metro Trains Wikipedia
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