TransdevTSL
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| Parent | Transdev Transfield Services |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Service area | Sydney Melbourne Brisbane |
| Service type | Bus, tram & ferry operator |
| Website | www.transdev.com.au |
Transdev TSL is a 50/50 joint venture between Transdev and Transfield Services that operates ferries in Brisbane. It previously operated buses in Sydney and trams in Melbourne.
History
In August 1999 MetroLink Victoria Pty Ltd, a 50/50 joint venture between Transdev and Transfield Services, commenced operating the Yarra Trams Melbourne tram franchise.[1] In April 2004 it took over the M>Tram franchise from National Express resulting in it operating the entire Melbourne tram network.[1] By 2007 it was part of the TransdevTSL group.[2]
TransdevTSL was shortlisted to bid for the franchise when it came up for renewal but lost to KDR Melbourne who took over in November 2009.[3][4]
In November 2003 TransdevTSL was awarded a contract by the Brisbane City Council to operate the Brisbane Ferries service.[5] In November 2010 this was extended for a further 10 years.[6]
In 2005 Transfield Services purchased a 50% interest in Transdev's Shorelink bus operation in Sydney. This was sold back to Transdev in December 2010.[7]
References
- ^ a b Transfield Services (19 February 2004). "Transfield Services/Transdev Partnership With the State Government of Victoria to Operate the Entire Melbourne Tram Network" (PDF) (Press release). Australian Securities Exchange. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Sustainability drives TransdevTSL". Transfield Services. 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ Two from three shortlisted Railway Gazette International 23 August 2008
- ^ Mex Cooper (25 June 2009). "New train, tram operators for Melbourne". The Age. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "History". Veolia Transdev. TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Transfield Services JV wins $150 million renewal of Brisbane CityCat and CityFerries contract". Transfield Services. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Transdev, Shorelink Buses History, About Us". Transdev Shorelink Buses. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.