Downer EDI

Company DOW.AX

Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

Q2 2027
Production Start

Expected commencement of local assembly and component manufacturing in the Hunter.
Mar 20, 2026
Cardiff Announcement

Official confirmation that manufacturing will return to the Cardiff rail workshops.
Nov 10, 2024
Tender Launch

Expression of interest for the Tangara replacement fleet is released to market.
May 15, 2023
Policy Shift

NSW Government announces 'Made in NSW' procurement strategy for rail.

Stories mentioning Downer EDI 1

Cardiff Rail Hub Revitalized: Train Manufacturing Returns to the Hunter Valley

The return of train manufacturing to Cardiff, NSW, marks a strategic shift in Australia's industrial policy, aimed at future-proofing the Hunter Valley's economy. This move signals a departure from international outsourcing toward a localized, high-tech rail manufacturing ecosystem.

Mar 20, 2026 2 sources