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Keolis Downer is a public transport operator that operates bus, train, tram and ferry services in Australia. It is a joint venture between Keolis, the largest private sector French transport group, and Downer Rail, an Australian railway engineering company.
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| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 30 November 2009 |
| Headquarters | North Ryde |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Julien Dehornoy (CEO) |
| Products | Bus, Train, Tram and Ferry operations |
| Owner | Keolis (51%) Downer Rail (49%) |
| Subsidiaries | G:link Hornibrook Bus Lines Keolis Downer Northern Beaches LinkSA Newcastle Transport Path Transit SouthLink Yarra Trams |
| Website | keolisdowner |
In June 2009, the Victorian government awarded to Keolis Downer the franchise to operate the Melbourne tram network in Melbourne, Australia[1] for eight years, starting in November 2009.[2][3] In September 2017, having substantially met performance criteria, the franchise was extended until 30 November 2024.[4] Keolis Downer operates the Melbourne tram network under the Yarra Trams name, which had been used by the previous operator TransdevTSL.[5][6][7]
In July 2014, Keolis Downer began operating the G:link tram operation on the Gold Coast.[7][8] In March 2015, Keolis Downer purchased bus operator Australian Transit Enterprises, which operated the Hornibrook Bus Lines, LinkSA, Path Transit and SouthLink operations with 930 buses.[9]
Keolis Downer, trading as Newcastle Transport took over the Newcastle Buses & Ferries operation in July 2017. It began operating the Newcastle Light Rail in February 2019.[10][11][12]
In January 2021, Keolis Downer began an eight-year contract to operate the Adelaide Metro rail network.[13][14][15]
In October 2021, Keolis Downer Northern Beaches began an eight-year contract to operate Region 8, the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore, of the Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contracts.[16] Keolis Downer has operated on-demand services in the area since November 2017.[17][18]
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