New trains on track for 2019 delivery
The introduction of bigger trains in Victoria that are better than before has moved a step closer.
The first of the new trains arrived at Pakenham East’s new depot earlier this month via the use of 22 freight wagons, four locomotives and a power car. Prior to its scheduled debut on the Pakenham/Cranbourne lines in mid-2019, the new train will be subject to intensive safety testing.
Parts for the train have been sourced locally from Braeside (wheelchair ramps), Derrimut (air-conditioning units), Hallam (interior components), Altona (gearboxes), Morwell (electrical systems) and Bendigo (bogie frames).
This latest government initiative is expected to create about 1,100 high-skilled positions while also providing passengers with a more reliable and spacious service. The project will also see the removal of all level crossings on the Cranbourne line which services south east Melbourne and Gippsland by 2025.
Flyer printing is usually conducted to alert passengers to any disruptions to rail services such as December’s infrastructure upgrade during which time the trains will be replaced by buses.
Jacinta Allan, the Minister for Transport Infrastructure has expressed her delight with the new train project saying:
Work to construct the new train began in June following a major upgrade of Newport’s historic rail yard premises.
The first of the new trains arrived at Pakenham East’s new depot earlier this month via the use of 22 freight wagons, four locomotives and a power car. Prior to its scheduled debut on the Pakenham/Cranbourne lines in mid-2019, the new train will be subject to intensive safety testing.
Parts for the train have been sourced locally from Braeside (wheelchair ramps), Derrimut (air-conditioning units), Hallam (interior components), Altona (gearboxes), Morwell (electrical systems) and Bendigo (bogie frames).
This latest government initiative is expected to create about 1,100 high-skilled positions while also providing passengers with a more reliable and spacious service. The project will also see the removal of all level crossings on the Cranbourne line which services south east Melbourne and Gippsland by 2025.
Flyer printing is usually conducted to alert passengers to any disruptions to rail services such as December’s infrastructure upgrade during which time the trains will be replaced by buses.
Jacinta Allan, the Minister for Transport Infrastructure has expressed her delight with the new train project saying:
“Between upgrading decade old signalling, removing every level crossing on the Cranbourne and Pakenham line – we’re doing the work to boost safety, free up traffic and run more trains more often.”
Work to construct the new train began in June following a major upgrade of Newport’s historic rail yard premises.