First passenger service for Perth Australind train built by Alstom
First passenger service for Perth Australind train built by Alstom
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The first of four Alstom built Australind trains has entered passenger service for the first time, restoring travels on the Perth to Bunbury line in Western Australia which has been closed since 2023.
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The new Australind trains have been built locally by Alstom in Western Australia at its Bellevue site. They feature a modern design and a passenger-focused experience with greater accessibility and space for wheelchairs and bicycles as well as an onboard buffet. They mark a major upgrade from the previous railcars which started services in 1987.
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Australind enhancements include contemporary interiors, LED lighting, in-seat USB-C charging and unique Aboriginal artwork to reflect the distinctive identity of South West Western Australia
2 July 2026 - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered into passenger service the first of four Australind trains for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia. The train, named Marley, took passengers for the first time on 29 June from Perth to Bunbury completing a journey of two and a half hours, culminating in a major community event in Bunbury.
“The ongoing investment and partnership of the West Australian Government has been critical to restoring not just the Perth to Bunbury service, but the continuity of local rail manufacturing, the local supply chain and high skilled jobs in the State. The first Australind trip is a milestone only made possible because of our incredible local workforce and the deep partnership we have with the West Australian Government”.
As part of the WA Railcar program, awarded to Alstom in 2019 and valued at around800 million euros (1.3 billion Australian dollars), Alstom is delivering 252 railcars for 41 electric multiple units (EMU) and 12 railcars for 4 diesel multiple units (DMU) from its facility in Bellevue, Western Australia. This seminal program has seen train manufacturing return to Western Australia with 50% local content secured on the C-series trains, hundreds of local jobs, local suppliers, a range of apprenticeships and an Aboriginal pre-employment program delivered with Northern Metropolitan TAFE.
The four Australind trains, named Marley, Kwilena, Koombana and Linda by public suggestions, will enter passenger service in stages as Alstom continues to build, test, commission and maintain the DMU and EMU fleets. The Australinds can each carry 158 seated passengers, six wheelchairs, and have onboard storage for 14 bicycles. Fully accessible toilets, wifi, luggage storage and USB-C charging ports enhance passenger experience.
Commenting on the success of the first passenger service, Guillaume Tritter, Managing Director Alstom ANZ said, “The ongoing investment and partnership of the West Australian Government has been critical to restoring not just the Perth to Bunbury service, but the continuity of local rail manufacturing, the local supply chain and high skilled jobs in the State. The first Australind trip is a milestone only made possible because of our incredible local workforce and the deep partnership we have with the West Australian Government”.
“This is a locally built train, combining our global technological excellence in rail manufacturing with local Australian knowhow to deliver a great outcome for the people and communities of South West WA, ” Guillaume Tritter concluded.
Australind and C-series trains for Perth’s growing rail network are X’trapolis trains, part of Alstom’s innovative Adessia commuter rail portfolio, designed to support cities and suburban areas all over the world, accommodate increasing numbers of commuters and alleviate traffic congestion. Every day, more than 60 commuter systems worldwide enable over 20 million passengers to travel on commuter trains made by Alstom.
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