Alstom Wins €214 Million Australia's Queensland Signalling Contract for The Wave Project

Queensland is accelerating the modernisation of its rail network ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Alstom securing the first stage of a major ETCS signalling contract. The project will introduce digital train control technology along the future Sunshine Coast line, forming part of a wider push to increase rail capacity, efficiency, and reliability across South East Queensland.

Alstom strengthens its position in Australia by securing the first €69 million (AUD $114 million) tranche of a €214 million (AUD $354 million) contract by the Queensland Government for Stage 1 of The Wave project in Queensland, Australia. Alstom will design, supply, test and commission its globally proven ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Sector 1 North, along the new Sunshine Coast line, as part of a major network upgrade.

This contract forms part of Queensland’s broader ETCS Programme, which will deliver a safer, more efficient and higher-capacity rail system. The programme lays the foundation for the State’s sectorisation strategy, representing a significant step in preparing rail infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"As Queensland prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Alstom is proud to bring its global digital signalling leadership to support the transformation of the State’s rail network. This project brings together Alstom’s globally proven ETCS technology with our strong local presence in Queensland to support a safer, more efficient and future-ready transport system," said Guillaume Tritter, Managing Director of Alstom Australia and New Zealand.

Commenting on the win, Ling Fang, Asia-Pacific Region President said, "Alstom’s ETCS Level 2 system is a globally proven, interoperable platform deployed across thousands of kilometres of railway in more than 35 countries, enabling operators to maximise capacity, safety and network efficiency through continuous digital train control. Advanced versions of this technology are being delivered by Alstom across the region including in the Philippines and India."

Sunshine Coast Line Upgrade to Increase Capacity and Reliability

The Sector 1 North project is a critical investment in the future of rail transport across South East Queensland, enabling increased network capacity and improved reliability in one of the region’s busiest corridors. It will be deployed across brownfield and greenfield sections of The Wave and along the North Coast Line to the Sunshine Coast, requiring complex integration while maintaining uninterrupted passenger services.

The project will be delivered collaboratively for the Queensland Government by Alstom as the ETCS contractor, in partnership with Queensland Rail as the network operator and multiple civil contractors delivering infrastructure works. Strong partnership and interface management across civil and digital radio system partners will be essential to the project’s success.

Alstom’s ETCS Level 2 system is a mature radio-based platform successfully delivered across thousands of kilometres of railway in over 35 countries. The technology enables continuous train control, ensuring trains operate safely at the highest possible network efficiency.

Local Rail Industry and Skills Development in Queensland

Alstom’s strong local footprint in Australia will deliver a range of benefits to the State. This includes the establishment of the Queensland Mobility Supply Chain Centre of Excellence, expected to generate economic, social, educational and environmental outcomes.

The project will also support local job creation, underpinned by apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships and local partnerships with Queensland schools and universities, helping to build local career pathways and future rail capability skills.

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