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Department of Transport and Main Roads
Rollingstock Expansion Program
South East Queensland (SEQ) continues to experience strong population growth, generating more demand for public transport. The Shaping SEQ plan predicts SEQ will be home to an extra 1.9 million people by 2041, with the total regional population growing to around 5.3 million.
This population growth and the transport network demand growth, along with the delivery of Cross River Rail (CRR) in 2025/26 calls for increased rail network service levels. This proposed increase drives the need for more tunnel-capable rollingstock ready for when CRR opens and beyond.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) recently conducted analysis which has indicated that a rollingstock expansion in the order of up to 65 additional six-car Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) will be required over the next 10 years to deliver service uplift and meet demand (REP). TMR is responsible for delivering the REP. The Queensland Government’s investment in the REP is designed to benefit local communities and businesses and create local jobs.
The REP will include a single Design, Build and Maintain contract for a successful supplier to deliver the Rollingstock, Maintenance and Manufacturing Package (RMM Package).
It is currently contemplated that the RMM Package will include the following key components:
- Initial Fleet of 20-six car EMUs and options for a further 45, six-car EMUs (together the Rollingstock Fleet);
- Manufacturing Facility; and
- Maintenance of the Rollingstock Fleet.
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