en.Wedoany.com Reported - Alstom has been awarded the first contract for Phase 1 of "The Wave" project by the Queensland Government, valued at €69 million (A$114 million), with a total project value of €214 million (A$354 million). Alstom will design, supply, test, and commission its globally proven ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signaling system for Sector 1 North, located along the new Sunshine Coast line, as part of a major network upgrade.
This contract is part of Queensland's broader ETCS program, which aims to deliver a safer, more efficient, and higher-capacity railway system. The program underpins the state government's sectorization strategy, marking a significant step in preparing railway infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Guillaume Tritter, Managing Director of Alstom Australia and New Zealand, stated that as Queensland prepares for the 2032 Olympics, Alstom is leveraging its global digital signaling leadership to support the transformation of the state's rail network, combining globally proven ETCS technology with a local presence in Queensland to support a safer, more efficient, and future-ready transport system. Ling Fang, President of Asia Pacific, noted that Alstom's ETCS Level 2 system is a globally proven, interoperable platform deployed on thousands of kilometers of railways in over 35 countries, enabling operators to maximize capacity, safety, and network efficiency through continuous digital train control, with advanced versions of this technology being delivered in the region, including the Philippines and India.
The Sector 1 North project is a critical investment in future rail transport for Southeast Queensland, enhancing network capacity and reliability on one of the region's busiest corridors. The project will be deployed on both existing and new lines of "The Wave" project, as well as along the North Coast Line to the Sunshine Coast, requiring complex integration work while maintaining uninterrupted passenger services. The project will be delivered by Alstom as the ETCS contractor, in collaboration with Queensland Rail as the network operator and multiple civil contractors responsible for infrastructure works, for the Queensland Government. Alstom's ETCS Level 2 system is a mature, radio-based platform successfully delivered on thousands of kilometers of railways in over 35 countries, enabling continuous train control to ensure trains operate safely at maximum network efficiency.
Alstom's local presence in Australia will bring benefits to the state, including the establishment of a Queensland Mobility Supply Chain Center of Excellence, expected to generate economic, social, educational, and environmental outcomes. The project will also support local job creation, building on apprenticeships, internships, traineeships, and local partnerships with Queensland schools and universities to help establish local career pathways and future rail capability skills. ALSTOM™ and Onvia Control™ are trademarks of Alstom. www.alstom.com
This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com
