RAILCARS

277 The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (4 June 2008). Can the Minister for Transport advise:

1. When will South Australia be placing an order for new railcars to replace the current railcars that are nearing end of life?

2. Will the minister ensure that any new diesel railcars can be converted to electric operation pending electrification of the rail system?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The Minister for Transport has provided the following information:

As part of the recent state budget the state government announced the biggest single investment ever by a state government in Adelaide’s public transport system. As part of these initiatives the state government announced it’s intention to purchase the following:

4 additional Flexity trams

15 dual-voltage trams

50 electric railcars

It is not intended to purchase any new diesel railcars.