ACS se alía a Alstom para pujar por el tren de alta velocidad de Australia
El grupo francés y el español se unen en una puja en la que también participa la alemana Siemens y la japonesa Hitachi, en unos contratos valorados por la industria en miles de millones. Leer
Australia is developing its own high-speed rail ecosystem and is seeking the world's best technologies to launch its first 320 km/h corridor connecting Sydney and Newcastle along the east coast. This federally-funded, public works project is the country's most significant investment (around €61 billion). Australia's largest contractor, ACS through Cimic, will manufacture trains as part of an alliance with Alstom via UGL, a key driver of Spain's business in Australia.
Spain plays a prominent role in the ambitious plan, being present in almost all key phases, from design and construction of the track to manufacturing of rolling stock and signaling, safety, and fleet maintenance systems. The exact number of trains needed for the first line, roughly 200 km long, is still unknown, but a minimum order of 20 units would amount to €3 billion in investments, plus workshops for maintenance and coaches, among other post-sale services.
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