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Every day begins with a journey and for 15 years, the Waratah fleet has been part of that rhythm across Sydney. Now the largest passenger train fleet in Australia, it carries ~300 million passenger journeys each year. “As we mark this milestone, it’s a reminder of the important role the waratah fleet plays in connecting communities across Sydney. I want to say a big thanks to all the teams for the work you’re doing today to keep these trains running so reliably.” Matthew Longland, Sydney Trains, CEO But what makes the Waratah program truly iconic isn’t just the trains. It’s the people and system behind them: · The engineers, technicians and apprentices building their careers at Auburn and Cardiff · The supply chain partners and local businesses supporting daily performance · The capability, skills and knowledge that have been built and continue to grow over time. Delivered through a long-term partnership between Downer and Transport for NSW, the Waratah fleet continues to improve over time driven by our people, data and long-term maintenance of the fleet. “This is what high performance looks like, delivered by our teams in Auburn and Cardiff alongside a strong local supply chain and by the next generation of rail professionals that we’re helping to nurture.” Peter Tompkins, Downer CEO As we celebrate 15 years, we also look ahead by continuing to invest in the next generation of rail professionals, strengthening sovereign capability, and building on a model that keeps delivering reliable journeys for millions of passengers every year. Here’s to the next 15 years! #15yearswaratah #DownerRail

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