Re: And the winner is (Part 1)

[David McLoughlin <davemcl@REMOVEiprolink.co.nz>]

Anthony Tubbs wrote:
> 
> Hi there
> 
> The successful bidder for the Yarra Trams is the Metrolink consortium.
> The consortium is made up by Transfield, Transdev & Egis Projects
> and will apparently spend $150 million on new and upgraded trams and
> improving tram stops. The annual subsidy paid to Metrolink will be
> $38.6 million reducing to $ zilch in 12 years

Does the split of the system mean that Yarra trams will buy one kind of
LF tram and Swanston trams another kind? Or will common sense prevail
and both companies will call a joint tender to keep the price down?

David McLoughlin
Auckland New Zealand