Interfleet wins rapid transit contract

Interfleet will provide Operations Advisory Services to the project team during the planning and procurement phases for the 13 km light rail system.
Specifically, the company will carry out an operations-based review of the existing reference project (Concept Design and Impact Management Plan), contribute to the development of an Operations Business Plan, develop interface agreements with public utility authorities and traffic management authorities and provide advice during the development of the impact management plans for construction.
Alongside this, Interfleet will also provide advice on safety and accreditation matters in relation to light rail operations, develop an operating and maintenance strategy for the rolling stock, contribute to the development of the customer service strategy, and provide advice on the procurement and management of the selected operator.
The Gold Coast is Australia’s fastest growing city and attracts 9.4 million visitors a year and more than 15,000 new residents a year, with travel demands now exceeding population growth.
 “Studies have shown that the high population density and number of destinations along the rapid transit route would be best supported by the development of a linear light rail system,” Interfleet managing director David Rollin said.
“The light rail system will form part of a world-class public transport network for the Gold Coast through a fleet of new, modern light rail vehicles operating in a dedicated corridor.”
With tri-government funding support from the federal and Queensland governments and the Gold Coast City Council, the vision for the project is to provide a mass transit system connecting the growing population of the Gold Coast as part of wholly integrated public transport network. Stage One of the project will see the delivery of 13 km light rail corridor through an Operator Franchise supported by Early and Enabling Works. 
Stage One will connect Griffith University/the new Gold Coast University Hospital to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centres of Southport and Broadbeach.