Torrens Connect
Torrens Connect is a public transport operator in Adelaide, Australia that commenced 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.
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| Industry | Public transport |
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| Founded | 5 July 2020 |
Area served | Adelaide |
Number of employees | 250 (July 2020}[1] |
| Parent | Torrens Transit John Holland UGL Rail |
| Website | torrensconnect |
As of July 2020, Torrens Connect has a fleet of 24 tram sets and over 200 buses.[1]
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.[2][3] In March 2020, the Torrens Connect consortium of Torrens Transit, John Holland and UGL Rail were awarded the North-South contract.[4][5][6] The contract commenced on 5 July 2020 and will run for eight years with a two-year optional extension.[7] As well as tram services, the contract includes bus services, Torrens Transit already operated as an established Adelaide Metro contractor.
References
- "Torrens Connect". John Holland. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- State Government to privatise Adelaide train and tram services Railway Digest August 2019 page 18
- Privatisation of Trains and Trams in Adelaide Catch Point issue 255 January 2020 page 4
- Adelaide Bus and Public Transport Contracts Announced Australasian Bus & Coach 10 March 2020
- Welcome to a new era for public transport in South Australia Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure 20 March 2020
- UGL and John Holland to operate Adelaide trams Metro Report International 12 March 2020
- "Business as usual for Adelaide trams". Torrens Connect. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.