Alstom takes the lead in regional rail in Australia, manufacturing VLocity trains and providing intelligent maintenance solutions for the improvement of transport reliability, assistance for customers, and empowerment for local engineering expertise.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom driving innovation in Australia’s regional rail
Alstom builds the VLocity fleet at its home of manufacturing in Dandenong, maintaining the trains out of South Dynon, West Melbourne and Ballarat East. Images: Prime Creative Media

Alstom and the VLocity fleet refurbishment

Alstom built VLocity fleet for increasing need for speedier and more dependable transport. Trains go at 160 km/hou, provide ontrain signal boosters, as well as useable bathroom facilities enhancing passenger convenience as well as connectivity.

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Dandenong factory, in production for 70 years, still takes the core production. It produces car shells, finishes full fitout, and conducts trials. Due to their expertise, employees continue making industry standards in local train building.

Alstom maintenance innovation and workforce expansion

Alstom also holds both VLocity and traditional fleets under the Regional Rolling Stock Maintenance Contract. Maintenance occurs at West Melbourne, South Dynon, and Ballarat East premises so that the trains remain reliable as well as safe.

It will also shortly deploy HealthHub, an internet-based maintenance platform driven by artificial intelligence and analytics. It enables the reduction of downtime, the increasing of fleet availability, as well as environmental impact reduction through wiser component replacement.

Alstom has over 800 employees locally at Victoria and sustains thousands within the supply chain. Graduate programs introduce fresh skills into the industry, so engineering graduates receive practical training for the latest rail technologies.

Source: www.railexpress.com.au

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What does Alstom do in the rail industry of Australia?

Alstom assembles VLocity trains, operates fleets on long-term leases, and brings digital innovations in order to allow higher levels of on-the-job work.

What technology does Alstom employ for maintaining the trains?

The company uses HealthHub, an artificially intelligent platform for predicting failures, downtime reduction, and the elongation of the life cycle of rail fleets.

May graduates begin their employment at Alstom in Australia?

Yes, Alstom has graduate engineering programs where there will be hands-on training in train production, fleet servicing, and advanced maintenance systems.

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