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comfortable seats for the long-haul journeys.The long-haul design, which includes feedback from local passenger representatives, will provide a range of benefits.

VLocity trains can run at faster speeds (up to 130km/h) than classic fleet trains. These new trains are part of the Victorian Government’s 2019/20 budget investment to meet increased demand across the regional network. The updated model is the first VLocity train to run on standard gauge tracks on Victoria’s regional network. The Victorian Government is delivering six comfortable modern, long-haul VLocity trains for the first time on the North East line. New standard gauge VLocity trains for North East line The Next Generation Trams project will support up to 1,900 local jobs, including in the wider economy.

Project planning and community engagement is underway on the new tram maintenance and stabling facility. This is expected to be finalised in 2023, with construction of the new trams expected to start shortly after. The proposed tram design will now be refined in consultation with key stakeholders, including representatives from accessibility groups, passengers, and tram drivers. The contract to design, build and maintain the trams was signed in April 2022, following a competitive tender and evaluation process. The proposed design includes on-board energy storage and regenerative braking, new accessibility technologies, and the latest safety systems.

The Next Generation Trams will set the standard for modern public transport, delivering a more comfortable, accessible and energy-efficient journey for passengers. The Next Generation Trams, to be known as the ‘G Class’, will be built in Melbourne and are anticipated to start rolling out from 2025. The Victorian Government has signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation Australia (recently acquired by Alstom) to design and build the new trams, and to maintain them for 15 years. The Next Generation Trams will enable the retirement of our longest serving high-floor trams, making our public transport network more accessible for all Victorians. The Victorian Government is investing $1.85 billion in 100 Next Generation Trams and a proposed new tram maintenance and stabling facility. Many of the jobs will be based at Alstom’s manufacturing facility in Ballarat.įor more details on job opportunities in Ballarat, visit the Alstom website. X’Trapolis 2.0 trains will be designed and manufactured predominantly in Victoria, supporting about 750 local manufacturing and supply chain jobs. Train manufacturer Alstom has begun recruitment at their manufacturing facility in Ballarat, with up to 150 local jobs being supported in the area. Project statusĭetailed design work is underway with manufacturing of the 25 X’Trapolis 2.0 trains to begin in late 2022.

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The investment will also upgrade the Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facility, allowing the new trains to be more efficiently housed and maintained. The new trains will provide more reliable journeys, be more energy efficient and improve accessibility for passengers. The new trains will start running on the Craigieburn, Upfield and Frankston lines from 2024. This will continue the gradual retirement of the Comeng fleet – the longest-running trains on the metropolitan network. The Victorian Government is investing $986 million in 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains and supporting infrastructure to modernise the Victorian train fleet. The Victorian Government’s policy of a minimum of 50 per cent local content in new rolling stock orders gives manufacturers a secure future with new trains and trams built in Victoria by Victorian workers and apprentices. Our new trains and trams are more comfortable and accessible and will help cater for Victoria’s growing population. These trains and trams are being continuously delivered into service to boost our metropolitan and regional fleets and support local jobs.