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65new ‘next generation’ trains
7carriages per train
1,100local jobs
Overview
Melbourne’s next-generation High Capacity Metro Trains will be smoother, quieter, more comfortable and carry 20 per cent more passengers per service.
As well as designing and manufacturing 65 new trains, the project includes the construction of a new depot and driver training facilities in Pakenham East.
The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will also be upgraded to enable the new trains to run. This includes platform extensions, and power and signalling infrastructure upgrades.
Train manufacturing began in early 2018, with safety and performance testing currently underway. Passengers travelling between Pakenham and Dandenong stations may catch a glimpse of the new trains as tests are carried out around regular timetabled train services.
The Victorian Government has entered a public private partnership with Evolution Rail (a consortium involving Downer, CRRC and Plenary) to deliver the $2.3 billion project.
Works on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will be completed by an Alliance including CPB Contractors, Metro Trains Melbourne, Aurecon and WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, the same Alliance that delivered the level crossing removals on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
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Project timeline
Design
February 2017
Train design consultation commences
Train depot construction
February 2017
Construction begins on a new state-of-the-art depot at Pakenham East that will provide maintenance facilities for Melbourne's new fleet of high capacity metro trains, a stabling yard for 30 trains and a high-tech driver-training simulator.
December 2018
Construction of the depot is due to be completed.
Late 2018
Construction to be complete by the end of 2018.
Train manufacturing
Early 2018
Train manufacturing commences at the Newport manufacturing facility.
November 2018
Delivery of the first high capacity metro train for testing.
From mid 2020
The first high capacity metro train will be operational on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
2023
Delivery of the 65th high capacity metro train.
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The High Capacity Metro Trains Project is being delivered by the Department of Transport. Visit the project website for more information.
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