Yarra Trams has flicked the switch on nearly 100 kilowatts of solar panels recently installed on the roof of its Southbank Depot, the first of seven tram facilities to have renewables installed on-site.
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SA ditches Commission of Inquiry into rail privatisation
The South Australian government has scrapped a planned $1 million commission of inquiry to advise on returning the state’s train and tram operations to public ownership.
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Yarra Trams team excel in tram drivers competition
Melbourne’s Yarra Trams has placed 10th out of 25 teams participating in the European Tram Driver’s Championships.
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Adelaide services hit by COVID
The spread of COVID has affected scheduled train services in Adelaide.
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Facelifts for Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams and Downer have finished work on the 250th refurbished tram to the world’s largest tram network as part of a major Victorian Government initiative supporting more than 130 jobs.
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Yarra Trams recognised at global awards
Melbourne’s Yarra Trams and its operator Keolis Downer have been highly commended for the “Vision of the Year” award at the Global Light Rail Awards ceremony in London.
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Keolis Downer begins operating Adelaide train services
Keolis Downer is now operating Adelaide’s train network. The first services run by the new operator began on January 31.
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ONRSR approves Keolis Downer’s safety accreditation for Adelaide train services
The National Rail Safety Regular has accredited Keolis Downer as an operator of heavy rail services, ahead of the handover of Adelaide Metro train services to the private operator on January 31.
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SA Transport Minister confirms January 31 handover date for train services
South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard has confirmed that Keolis Downer will begin operating the Adelaide’s heavy rail network as of January 31.
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Staff arrangements mark next step in Adelaide rail hand-over
The South Australian government has confirmed that 83 staff drivers will take up an employment offer from Keolis Downer to drive trains once Keolis Downer begins operating the Adelaide passenger network at the end of January.
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