TRANSDEV AND JOHN HOLLAND WIN CONTRACT FOR WORLD’S LARGEST TRAMWAY NETWORK, IN MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
11 Julio 2024 - 10:14AM
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The contract value is EUR 4.2 billion, for an initial
operation and maintenance term of nine years.
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24 tramway lines on over 250 km of double track, 500 trams and
1,600 stops make up the world's largest tramway
network.
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Contract awarded to a joint venture between Transdev
(51%) and John Holland (49%).
The Department of Transport and Planning of the
State of Victoria (Australia) has awarded to the joint venture
between Transdev (51%) and John Holland (49%) the
contract to operate and maintain Yarra Trams, Melbourne's tramway
network, for an initial term of nine years. The contract, which
will be taken over by the joint venture in December 2024, is valued
at EUR 4.2 billion euros (or AUD 6.8 billion).
"I would like to pay tribute to the commitment
and professionalism of the Transdev and John Holland teams that led
to this victory. This new contract also signals the strengthening
of our activities in Australia, where we already operate a large
number of modes of transport: tramway, bus, coach and ferries.”,
stated Thierry Mallet, Chairman and CEO of Transdev Group.
"We are very proud and enthusiastic about the
Victorian Government's decision. The trust placed in us as part of
this Transdev and John Holland joint venture is a great honor. We
will be focusing on performance and customer experience. We will
also be paying close attention to ensuring a seamless transition
for both our passengers and Yarra Trams staff”, underlined Antoine
Colas, CEO International of Transdev Group.
Besides being one of the oldest light rail
networks (created in 1885), Yarra Trams is above all the largest in
the world. It comprises 24 lines over 250 km of double track and
1,600 stops, covering the capital of the State of Victoria, which
has a population of 5.3 million. With more than 500 trams, it
carries more than 147 million passengers per year. One hundred
Next-Generation Trams, with a capacity of 150 passengers per
vehicle, will be added to the existing fleet from 2025.
Promoting diversity within teams and a culture
of inclusion are at the heart of Transdev's and John Holland's
commitments. Both groups share the belief that employees reflect
the communities in which they provide transport services.
Transdev and John Holland also jointly operate
buses in Sydney's Region 9 (south and east).
About Transdev:
As an operator and global integrator of
mobility, Transdev – The mobility company – empowers freedom to
move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions
that serve the common good. Following the acquisition of First
Transit, Transdev carries 12 million passengers daily, thanks to
its various efficient and environmentally friendly modes of
transport and employs more than 102,000 women and men serving its
passengers, thus consolidating its position as world leader in
public transportation. Transdev is jointly held by Caisse des
Dépôts Group (66%) and the Rethmann Group (34%). In 2023, present
in 19 countries, the Group generated total revenues of €9.3
billion. For more information: www.transdev.com
- Yarra Trams Mebourne, Australia
Mitun Seguin
Transdev U.S.
301.674.3733
mitun.seguin@transdev.com