The New South Wales government plans to build trains locally again, starting with 450 new carriages to replace Sydney’s aging Tangara fleet. This marks a significant shift from buying trains overseas to making them at home. Local Jobs and Skills Revival The move promises to create secure jobs in train manufacturing across NSW. The government wants at least half of the design, building, and maintenance work to be done locally. This includes jobs for skilled workers and new apprentices who will learn to build modern trains. “NSW workers are great at building trains,” says Premier Chris Minns. “It’s going to … Continue reading NSW Starts Local Train Manufacturing in 2027 with 450 New Carriages to Replace Sydney’s Aging Tangara Fleet