Metro Trains Sydney
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | September 2014 |
| Founder | MTR Corporation, John Holland Group, UGL Rail |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Sydney Metro North West, Bankstown Line |
| Products | Metro train operations |
| Owner | MTR Corporation (60%), John Holland Group (20%), UGL Rail (20%) |
| Website | www |
Metro Trains Sydney Pty. Limited (MTS) is responsible for operating the Sydney Metro North West & Bankstown Line. Established in September 2014, this company is a joint venture comprising Hong Kong-based MTR Corporation holding 60%, alongside John Holland Group and UGL Rail, each owning 20%. Under a 15-year agreement, MTS oversees the network using a fleet of 45 Alstom Metropolis trains.
The same consortium also partners in the Metro Trains Melbourne joint venture, which has managed Melbourne’s suburban rail system since 2009.
History
In June 2014, the consortium Northwest Rapid Transit (NRT)—including Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation, John Holland, CPB Contractors, UGL Rail, and Plenary Group—was selected by Transport for NSW to deliver station construction, train procurement, and operational services for the Sydney Metro Northwest under a $3.7 billion public–private partnership. The New South Wales Government officially granted the contract in September 2014. During the construction phase, John Holland and CPB Contractors were responsible for building new stations at , , , , , , , and .
In September 2014, MTR Corporation, John Holland, and UGL Rail formed the Metro Trains Sydney joint venture to manage metro operations upon commencement. The line began service on 26 May 2019 with MTS operating the Metro North West Line. On 19 August 2024, the service was extended through Sydney’s central business district to .
External links
- Metro Trains Sydney official site
- Northwest Rapid Transit consortium website
- MTR Sydney Metro North West official page
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