Ms. Saffioti asks about the manufacturing details of 10 additional B-Series three-car rail sets, specifically regarding the manufacturer, location, and local component level. The Minister for Transport provides details on the manufacturer, location of manufacture, and the extent of local WA involvement.

AnsweredQoN 5033Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 February 2016
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the statement made on page 160 of the 2015/16 Government Mid-Year Financial Review, In total, 10 additional B-Series three-car sets (30 railcars) will be procured, and ask: (a) what company will be manufacturing the railcars; (b) where will the railcars be manufactured; and (c) what is the expected level of local component for the manufacturing of the railcars?

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Answered
17 March 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
(a) EDI Rail-Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd.
(b) Maryborough, Queensland.
(c) In accordance with the current supply contract, passenger seating and interior window filming is supplied here in Western Australia (WA). The final fit out and commissioning of the railcars is also completed in WA and railcar maintenance is then undertaken locally.

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