The State Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) 65 six-car passenger trains will be supplied with 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.
“This world leading air filtration technology will provide sterilised air inside the trains and eliminate both airborne and surface bacteria,” said minister for Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher.
“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.”
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.
Knorr-Bremse is a leader in on-board rail manufacturing systems such as air conditioning, doors and electronic management systems.
The company is represented in 30 countries around the world, employing 450 people across Australia, and almost 30,000 people globally.
This package of works is part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which will support 1,300 jobs throughout the life of the project.