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Made in India Metro has arrived in Australia.

The new-age Made in India metro, commissioned by Queensland Rail has arrived in Australia.

The state has paid $4.4 bn for 75 new trains, each with six carriages.

The first fleet has arrived and will now be tested before they are rolled out in second half of 2016.

The first coaches arrived on a ship via Singapore and landed at Brisbane.

MAde in India metro arrives in Australia
Source: Market Wired
MAde in India metro arrives in Australia
Source: Market Wired
MAde in India metro arrives in Australia
Source: Market Wired

These trains have been built in India and include all the requirements of modern age like CCTV cameras, Wi-fi and new straps to secure bicycles.

These new-age trains will be added to south-east Queensland rail fleet and they will replace some of the 30-year-old trains still in service.


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