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Bombardier to design & build Gold Coast Rapid Transit system

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Bombardier Transportation announced today that the GoldLinQ consortium, of which is it a member, has been awarded a contract by the Queensland Government to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the first stage of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail public transportation system in an 18-year Public Private Partnership.

The contract is valued at approximately €730 million in total.

Bombardier Transportation’s share of the contract is valued at approximately €181 million.

The Gold Coast Rapid Transit system will deliver a world-class public transport service for the city.

Patronage numbers are expected to grow to 50,000 per day and GoldLinQ has in-built capacity to cater for up to 75,000 passenger per day.

16 stations are planned for the 13 km light rail corridor which will serve the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

Passenger services are scheduled to start in 2014, and as this new transit mode is adopted by residents and visitors to the area, GoldLinQ is well placed to meet future demands on the service.

The GoldLinQ consortium includes:

  • Bombardier Transportation for the Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) system scope;
  • Leading construction and civil contractor McConnell Dowell for the civil works;
  • Global public transport operator Keolis and Australian road and rail services business Downer EDI who have formed KDR (Keolis Downer EDI Rail) for the operations and maintenance; and
  • Plenary Group, financial arranger and commercial advisor.

Bombardier Transportation will design and supply the system-wide E&M elements including 14 distinctive, modern 45 m long FLEXITY 2 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs).

They will also suply signalling and control systems, communication systems, electrification including traction power supply substations and overhead line equipment (OHLE) as well as providing project management, systems engineering and integration, testing and commissioning for the new LRVs and signalling system.

At the depot, Bombardier Transportation will provide depot and plant equipment required for LRV and rail system maintenance. In addition, Bombardier Transportation will provide vehicle maintenance for a period of 15 years. KDR will undertake the wayside maintenance.

Bombardier’s Chief Country Representative for Australia, Dan Osborne, said:

“The Gold Coast Rapid Transit project is an important milestone in Bombardier’s long-term plan to grow its presence and broaden its local skill base in Australia.

“For the Gold Coast, Bombardier’s latest generation of FLEXITY 2 Light Rail Vehicles will support the lifestyle and mobility needs of the people and communities across the region, providing a safe, accessible, sustainable transport option, and offering the public a real alternative to car travel.”

Eran Gartner, President of Bombardier Transportation’s Systems division said:

“Bombardier and our partners in the GoldLinQ consortium bring many years of expertise in the design, supply, operation, maintenance and financing of transportation systems all over the world.”

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