Transdev New Zealand keeps Wellington on track

Transdev will continue to run Wellington trains through until 2031 after retaining the contract for the metro passenger rail service.

Transdev Nouvelle-Zélande maintient Wellington sur les rails

Transdev will continue to run Wellington trains through until 2031 after retaining the contract for the metro passenger rail service.

Greater Wellington Regional Council of New Zealand announced the successful contract renewal with Transdev and Hyundai Rotem this morning.

Transdev Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thierry Mallet, who toured Wellington operations today, said the renewal was recognition of Transdev’s outstanding rail performance.

“We’re proud of this heavy rail extension for Wellington which is testament to the strong and collaborative partnerships Transdev has grown right across New Zealand.”

Thierry Mallet, Transdev Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Transdev Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Brian Brennan agreed said it was exciting to continue to help shape Wellington’s future.

“Wellington is a city on the move and our local team has been very engaged and worked hard to improve the train network on all fronts since Transdev came on board in 2016”

Brian Brennan, CEO of Transdev Australia - New Zealand

Transdev Wellington Managing Director Ian Ladd said electric rail investment had economic and environmental benefits.

“Transdev is committed to a 30% reduction of emissions by 2030”

Ian Ladd, Managing Director

Transdev has lifted average punctuality from 91.8% (2012-2015) to 96.8% in 2019-2023.
Service reliability has also greatly improved from an average of 94.9% (2012-2015) to 99.2% (2019-2023).
These measures have also improved the average distance between train failures for the fleet, increasing from an average of 46,000km (2012-2015) to 85,800km (2019-2023) and train availability of 100% (for 2022-2023).