Contract Awarded for New Train Communications Systems
Source: Victoria. Minister for Public Transport. Media Release
"A $152 million contract has been awarded for the new Metropolitan Train Safety Communications System Project, helping Melbourne’s rail network to be safer and more reliable. Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky said work would now start to replace the existing metropolitan train radio system with new technology which will allow transfer of voice and data.“The Brumby Government is taking action to boost safety across the metropolitan rail network and this new system offers greater communication and accessibility to help deal with any incidents on the network,” Ms Kosky said."