Torrens Connect

Torrens Connect is a public transport operator in Adelaide, Australia that will commence operating bus and tram services as part of the Adelaide Metro network under contract to the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure in July 2020. It is owned by a consortium of Torrens Transit, John Holland and UGL Rail.

Torrens Connect
IndustryPublic transport
Founded1 July 2020
Area served
Adelaide
ParentTorrens Transit
John Holland
UGL Rail

History

In July 2019, the Government of South Australia announced its intention to privatise the Adelaide Metro tram services operated by the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure.[1][2] In March 2020, the Torrens Connect consortium of Torrens Transit, John Holland and UGL Rail were awarded the North-South contract. To run for eight years with a two-year optional extension, the contract will commence on 1 July 2020. As well as tram services, the contract will also include bus services, Torrens Transit already been an established Adelaide Metro contractor.[3][4][5]

References
  1. State Government to privatise Adelaide train and tram services Railway Digest August 2019 page 18
  2. Privatisation of Trains and Trams in Adelaide Catch Point issue 255 January 2020 page 4
  3. Adelaide Bus and Public Transport Contracts Announced Australasian Bus & Coach 10 March 2020
  4. Welcome to a new era for public transport in South Australia Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure 20 March 2020
  5. UGL and John Holland to operate Adelaide trams Metro Report International 12 March 2020
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