Gratulation nach Down Under! Das Joint Venture „Yarra Journey Makers“ (YJM) von Transdev (51 Prozent) und dem Bau- und Infrastrukturkonzern John Holland (49 Prozent) wurde jetzt als erfolgreicher Bieter mit dem Betrieb und der Instandhaltung des 250 Kilometer langen Straßenbahnnetzes von Melbourne in Australien beauftragt. Dieses gilt sogar als das größte Tram-Netz der Welt! Der Auftrag über zunächst neun Jahre wird bereits im Dezember 2024 von YJM übernommen. Wir drücken die Daumen! #wirsindtransdev #transdev #australien #yarratrams #melbourne #trams #success
Transdev and John Holland win contract for world’s largest tramway network in Melbourne, Australia!🚋 The Department of Transport and Planning of the State of Victoria has awarded to the joint venture between Transdev and John Holland the contract to operate and maintain Yarra Trams, Melbourne's tramway network, for an initial term of nine years. Besides being one of the oldest light rail networks, 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. 💬"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. 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. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gQ4v8ApE Transdev Australia & New Zealand #Success #OnTheRails #TheMobilityCompany