The MR5 Train franchise will cover operations and maintenance of Melbourne’s metropolitan train network, including rolling stock, track, signalling, communications, and traction power systems under a contract of up to 15 years. The network comprises:
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16 lines
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227 stations
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429 trains
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17 depots
Key Dates
| Sep 2025 | ROIs Open |
| Oct 2025 | ROIs Close |
| Oct 2025 | EOIs Open |
| Dec 2025 | EOIs Close |
| Feb 2026 | RFP Open |
| Nov 2027 | Operations/Service Commencement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Victorian Department of Transport and Planning |
| Shortlist: | Go Places Melbourne, comprising Go-Ahead, ACCIONA Rail and Tokyo Metro RATP Dev JH Downer, comprising RATP Dev, John Holland and Downer Melbourne Grow, comprising MTR, CRRC and DT Infrastructure. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2025 | The Victorian Government commenced procurement for the next franchise of Melbourne’s metropolitan train franchise – MR5, through the opening of a Registration of Experience (ROE). |
| Feb 2026 | The Victorian Government shortlisted three consortia for the Refranchise. The shortlisted consortia include: Go Places Melbourne, comprising Go-Ahead, ACCIONA Rail and Tokyo Metro; RATP Dev JH Downer, comprising RATP Dev, John Holland and Downer; and Melbourne Grow, comprising MTR Corporation, CRRC and DT Infrastructure. Shortlisted consortia will now progress to a Request for Proposal phase, which is expected to be complete by September 2026. |
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Service Contract |
Location
Victoria |
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