The multi-million-dollar Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility officially opened on Wednesday, February 24, ahead of the rollout of the New Intercity Fleet trains.
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, said the purpose built facility would service and maintain the new trains and provide ongoing employment for more than 90 staff.
“There’s already about 30 staff at the new facility,” he said.
“UGL Rail is operating the maintenance facility under a 15-year contract, providing sustainable jobs, including five apprenticeships, which will be filled by the end of the year.”
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said that more than 1,600 people worked on the construction of the new facility and enabling work across the network, including platform extensions and track work.
“The first New Intercity Fleet trains will enter service on the Central Coast and Newcastle rail line over coming months, once rigorous testing is complete,” Toole said.
“The state-of-the-art fleet includes improved wheelchair accessibility and accessible toilets, comfortable seating with extra leg room, charging points for mobile devices and dedicated spaces for luggage, prams and bicycles.”
Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said local businesses would benefit from ongoing contracts at the facility, including security and cleaning.
“Having this facility based on the Central Coast guarantees jobs for local people and businesses for decades.
“The 24-hour-run facility is where the New Intercity Fleet will be washed, maintained and serviced.
“It is close to 500sqm in size, has about 6kms of electric rail lines, a new rail bridge, new access roads and offices and amenities for staff,” Crouch said.
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Media release, Feb 24
NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance