Queensland Train Manufacturing Program

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will build 65 new six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built manufacturing facility at Torbanlea, in the Fraser Coast region.

As part of the program a new rail facility will also be constructed at Ormeau, in the Gold Coast region.

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will support South East Queensland's population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Construction of the facilities, trains, and maintenance of the fleet will support Queensland jobs now and into the future. The program also brings with it a pipeline of training and development opportunities.

The Queensland Government is continuing to deliver the economic and social infrastructure needed to support our growing state.

Key features

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program includes:

• construction of 65 six-car passenger trains
• construction of a purpose-built manufacturing facility in the Fraser Coast region for major manufacturing/assembly works for the new fleet
• construction of a new rail facility (for train maintenance and stabling) in Ormeau
• the ongoing operation and maintenance of the fleet and rail facility.

Current status

Downer has been awarded the Design, Build and Maintain Contract to deliver the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

Construction at both sites has started.

Project timeline

• June 2023: Downer awarded the contract to deliver the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
• Late 2023: Construction of the manufacturing and rail facilities commenced.
• 2027: The first train is anticipated to enter passenger service.
• By 2032: All 65 trains are expected to be in service.

Future dates are indicative only.

Project Information Centre

The Project Information Centre provides an opportunity to learn about the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program and how it is bringing rail manufacturing back to Queensland.

Visitors to the centre can:

• journey through Maryborough’s proud rail history
• learn about Queensland Train Manufacturing Program trains and facilities
• experience the interactive kids’ space.

Visiting the centre

Project Information Centre
229 Adelaide Street
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

The centre is accessible for all visitors, with car parking available on surrounding streets. Accessible parking is located 100m away on Adelaide Street (near the corner of Kent and Adelaide Street).

Opening hours

• Monday to Friday: 10am to 2pm
• First Saturday of each month: 9am to 12pm
• Sundays and gazetted public holidays: Closed

Learn more about our program

Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
The program is designed to meet the increasing demand for rail transport in South East Queensland over the next 10 years.

Queensland Train Manufacturing Program fleet
The new, modern train fleet will provide passengers with more efficient, reliable, and accessible travel across South East Queensland.

Ormeau rail facility
A rail facility is being constructed on a 66ha site in the Gold Coast region.

Torbanlea train manufacturing facility
A new facility is being constructed in the Fraser Coast region, to manufacture the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program fleet.

QTMP supporting infrastructure projects
QTMP will deliver supporting infrastructure, including road upgrades, rail connection works, train testing infrastructure, additional train stabling and signalling upgrades.

Environmental management
Protecting and enhancing the environment is an important part of delivering and operating the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

Supply chain information
Find out more about supplying goods and services to this project.