Evolution Rail

The Evolution Rail consortium is contracted by the Victorian Government to deliver the High Capacity Metro Trains project. The consortium is comprised of Australia’s leading infrastructure services company Downer Group as delivery and maintenance lead, fleet manufacture partner and investor; the world’s largest train manufacturer CRRC as design and technology lead, fleet manufacture partner and investor; and leading independent long-term investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure Plenary Group as commercial and financial lead, asset manager and investor. The A$2.3 billion project is the largest investment in rolling stock in Victoria to date and includes the delivery of 65 high capacity trains being built in Victoria, and the construction of new maintenance facilities in Pakenham East and Calder Park.