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Melbourne first Next Generation Tram delivered by Alstom into passenger service
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The first of 100 Next Generation G Class Trams has been delivered into passenger service in Melbourne, AustraliaThe tram has been developed from Alstoms Flexity 2 design and is built locally at Alstoms Dandenong site in Victoria with over 65 percent local contentThe tram features increased capacity, improved accessibility and passenger comfort informed by extensive passenger and driver consultation, tailoring the tram to the needs of the Melbourne tram networkAlstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has delivered the first of 100 Next Generation G Class Trams (NGT) into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia.
The NGT program is at the heart of the Australian rail industry, with a nation-leading 65 percent of local tram content.
A state-of-the-art light rail vehicle maintenance facility operated by Alstom in Maidstone, Melbourne evidences the design, manufacture, infrastructure and maintenance capabilities of Alstoms Australia operations.
Guillaume Tritter, Managing Director of Alstom Australia and New Zealand identified the strength of partnership between Alstom and the Victorian Government as a key to success.
In 2026, Alstom has delivered the first Xtrapolis 2.0 train and NGT tram into passenger service in Victoria as well as the first Australind train in Western Australia.