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New Generation Rollingstock, Australia

New Generation Rollingstock (‘NGR') is a public-private partnership consisting of the design, build, finance and maintenance of 75 new six-car trains for the South East Queensland suburban passenger rail network, and the design and construction of a new purpose-built maintenance facility in Wulkuraka, Queensland. The total project value is approximately AU$5.7 billion, making it the second largest investment to date in Queensland's rail rollingstock.

NGR trains

Key statistics

AU$5.7bn total project value

75 new six car trains

26% increase in fleet capacity

3888 tCO2e avoided

Queensland Government partnership

NGR is being delivered by the Qtectic consortium in partnership with the Queensland Government. John Laing is the largest investor in the Qtectic consortium and has played a significant role in management of the project. John Laing representatives hold senior roles in the project management team and on the project company’s Board of Directors, including as the Chair of the Board.

New Generation Rollingstock, Australia

NGR trains

Queensland Government partnership

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