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
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.
NGR passenger services commenced in December 2017 with the final multiple units entering service in December 2019. The new trains have replaced an ageing fleet and increased fleet capacity by 26 per cent, enabling the network to meet growing demand. Commuters are benefiting from safer, modern and more efficient trains with less overcrowding, and improved comfort and travel times.
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