ACS is joining forces with Alstom to bid for Australia's high-speed train
The French and Spanish groups are joining forces in a bid in which German Siemens and Japanese Hitachi are also taking part, in contracts valued by the industry at billions.
The Australian government is developing a high-speed rail network, with the first line connecting Sydney and Newcastle on the east coast, a distance of almost 200km, to be completed in under an hour. The project, worth around €61 billion, will run at speeds of up to 320km/h and three consortia, including Alstom with ACS, Siemens with Mott MacDonald, and Hitachi, have been selected to participate in a competitive dialogue to supply the trains.
The successful bidder is expected to be announced by the end of this year or next, with the contract including the supply of trains, design and implementation of rail systems, and maintenance facilities. The Australian government aims to have much of the manufacturing and assembly done in the country, creating skilled jobs and opportunities for local manufacturers and suppliers.
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