Go-Ahead wins first contract in Australia
Transport operator Go-Ahead Group said on Friday that it has won its first contract in Australia.
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As part of the Network Rail Consulting team, it has been awarded a contract for the role of Systems Integrator for the Digital Systems Program for Sydney for Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
This is Go-Ahead’s tenth international contract in total - a figure that has doubled over the last year. As well as its UK rail and bus operations, Go-Ahead currently operates in Ireland and Singapore and has won contracts in Norway and Germany.
The Digital Systems Program will replace existing signalling and train control systems with modern, internationally-proven intelligent technology. It enables more trains on the track and therefore a higher frequency of reliable services for passengers of Sydney Trains.
Chief Executive David Brown said: "We are delighted to have won our first contract in Australia and with the continued roll-out of our international expansion strategy. This is a project which will utilise Go-Ahead's skills in preparing for future transport needs and it is pleasing to see that there is international demand for UK expertise in implementing rail technology.
"Having been involved in the UK's Digital Rail programme, Go-Ahead recognises the opportunities that digitisation brings in transforming rail operations for the 21st century. We look forward to using our experience to help enable TfNSW and Sydney Trains implement this technology within their operations."
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