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The South Australian Government has called for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the operation of Adelaide Metro train services.
The EOI process will close on 26 November, after which time a shortlist of applicants will be invited to bid for the tender which will be released in the first quarter of next year.
It is expected that Adelaide Metro train services will transfer to the new operator in 2021.
The move is designed to make Adelaide Metro’s services more customer focused.
The SA Government would still own and control the assets, control fare prices and set service level requirements.
It has guaranteed maintaining the same service frequency levels and standards and expects an increase in service levels.
The focus of the procurement process will be to deliver better and more customer-focused services that will grow patronage and enable:
The Adelaide Metro rail network operates across four major lines: Belair (21.5km), Gawler (42.2km), Outer Harbor (21.9km) and Seaford (36km) with spur lines on Grange (5.5km) and Tonsley (currently 3.9km).
Under this model, the State Government will retain control of services and will:
The SA Government is committed to working collaboratively with employees who will be impacted by the change in delivery model. Employees and employee associations will be consulted in relation to proposed changes which will impact on employees as the project progresses.
Action needed to improve public transport patronage
SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Stephan Knoll, said, “We know that the Adelaide Metro network could be performing better, and South Australians have been voting with their feet and opting not to use public transport in many instances.”
Adelaide has one of the lowest public transport patronage levels in the country, the worst level of integration and almost half of public transport users don’t think they are getting good value for money.
“That’s why we are building a better public transport network, to deliver better services so that more people use public transport,” Mr Knoll said.
“The Marshall Government wants to encourage more people to catch a train, tram or bus to work, school, home or wherever they may be going.
“We want to leverage the capability, innovation and expertise from private sector operators to improve the efficiency and quality of service.
“It makes sense to take advantage of the expertise and knowledge that these operators have obtained by doing this all over the world so that we can deliver better services for South Australians.”
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