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1720 Class Locomotive Engine Overhauls 2026
Business Name
Queensland Rail
VP Reference #
VP525200
Buyers Reference #
QRP-26-45
Opens
Monday 21 September 2026
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Monday 12 October 2026 12:00 PM
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Monday 12 October 2026 12:00 PM
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Monday 23 November 2026
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Queensland Rail
Location
305 Edward St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia
WebSite:
http://www.queenslandrail.com.au
Business Info
Founded in 1865, Queensland Rail has a proud history of connecting Queensland communities and supporting local jobs, industries and economies. We are committed to providing a customer-focused, safe, modern and world-class rail service for Queenslanders.
With total assets of $8.0 billion, and a network that extends more than 6,600 kilometres across the state, we are also focused on providing customers and Queenslanders with an efficient and value for money service.
Our 7,500 strong workforce delivers services across our South East Queensland and Regional networks, including Travel and Tourism services and Regional Freight.
Our South East Queensland team provides 8,392 services each week, supporting our customers to reach their destination safely and on-time. In 2019-2020, 44 million passenger trips were taken on the South East Queensland network (a decrease of approximately 20 per cent compared to 2018-2019, associated with COVID-19).
The Regional networks commuter and rail tourism markets are serviced by the Travel and Tourism products. These comprise eight services connecting Regional communities across Queensland with other Regional centres and the South East Queensland corner. These services support the Queensland tourism industry through the provision of unique rail tourism experiences including special events and charters through the operation of a small fleet of heritage services.
Our Regional networks and Freight team provides rail access for freight operators and other Queensland Rail supply chain customers to enable the critical transport of resources and general freight across the state.
We are proud of the role we play in providing vital passenger and freight services and we are dedicated to ensuring that our systems, procedures and practices reflect the highest standards of corporate governance.
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
Queensland Rail is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to overhaul EMD 645E blower-type diesel engines. The base scope comprises four 1720 Class 8-645E engines, with an option for up to two additional 8-645E engines. Queensland Rail may also order the overhaul of up to ten 12-645E engines.
The services include collection and transport, disassembly, inspection, repair or replacement of components, reassembly, testing, preservation, provision of overhaul documentation, and delivery of the completed engines to Queensland Rail’s nominated location in Townsville.
Attachments to this Request
Documents
5
Supplier lists selected
Lists
Railway, Tramway and Track
Categories selected
Categories
Railway, Tramway and Track
1: Components and Other Systems
2: Machinery and Equipment
3: Maintenance Services
Regions of Service
Locations
Queensland
1: Brisbane
2: Far North
3: Fitzroy
4: Mackay
5: Northern
All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
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