Qld awards $30M train manufacturing contract to Darra company

The Miles Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s 65 six-car passenger trains will be supplied climate control systems by Darra company, Knorr-Bremse after they were awarded a more than $30 million contract.

The company will expand their existing service facility at Darra to produce climate control systems for the new trains.

A total of 520 units will be manufactured in Darra with works including mechanical, refrigeration and electrical assembly. The contract will create eight full-time jobs for Queenslanders.

The system has several environmental benefits like the use of long-life air filters decreasing landfill by up to 50 per cent.

The air conditioning system will be equipped with the latest in fan, compressor and heat exchanger technology. This means less maintenance required for the new trains and more time in service.

“This world-leading air filtration technology will provide sterilised air inside the trains and eliminate both airborne and surface bacteria. Under Labor, train manufacturing in Queensland has a proud history and a bright future. Our $9.5 billion Queensland Train Manufacturing is delivering opportunities for local businesses and jobs for Queenslanders.

I believe if we can make it here in Queensland, we should. That’s why we’re delivering this project. Sadly, the LNP don’t support it, they don’t support jobs, and they don’t support regional Queenslanders.

If they get the chance, they’ll send it overseas – like they did when they were last in government. The LNP Member for Burnett called the QTMP a “road to nowhere”.”, said Minister for Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher.

Downer, Kamal Habibullah, Executive General Manager, Passenger North / QTMP Project Director said, “Downer is proud to be delivering the QTMP project, providing multiple opportunities to Queensland-based businesses. We believe that working locally allows us to build important connections so we can all thrive now and into the future.”