Public transport innovation arrives in Adelaide

The SeaLink Travel Group of companies including Transit Systems, operating locally as Torrens Transit, is pleased to announce the retention of existing bus passenger transport contracts with the Minister for Transport, as well as securing a fourth contract in the Outer North region. The existing North South Contract Area which has been retained, includes bus and light rail services, to be delivered in joint venture with John Holland Group Pty Ltd and UGL Pty Ltd.

The contracts will commence in early July 2020, and Clint Feuerherdt Group CEO is excited to bring their world class innovations to the local market, including high frequency services throughout the term of the contract.

“We passionately believe that if we make public transport more reliable and convenient, we will attract more passengers on board, which is why we seek to improve connectivity, performance and patronage in all of our contract areas,” he said.

For the North South region, Mr Feuerherdt said it has been designed as a fully integrated bus and Tram network, where both modes work together – complementing each other.

“Between high frequency services, and integrated bus and tram outcomes, we will open up new destinations on the public transport network for customers,” he said.

The addition of the tram contract secures SeaLink Travel Group’s place as one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport operators, boasting performance-driven capabilities across ferry, bus and tram operations.

Mr Feuerherdt, an Adelaide resident, said there would be a stream of service innovations implemented in due course, with public consultation beginning soon.

“The new tender has allowed us to bring in our global best practice experience, matched with our local market knowledge and history, to truly create a tailored series of network improvements for Adelaide.

“It’s a very unique opportunity for residents of Adelaide, to have one of Australia’s leading multi-modal transport operators based right here. It means we are not making assumptions or guessing - we know the market, we know transport and we are confident we can continue to improve performance and not just attract more passengers on board, but get them to where they are going safely, and more enjoyably,” he said.

Torrens Transit has partnered with UGL and John Holland to ensure world class tram service delivery.

UGL Managing Director Jason Spears said: “UGL has a strong reputation for operations and maintenance of heavy and light rail across Australia. This contract extends our light rail operations and maintenance capability alongside our Adelaide heavy rail presence. We look forward to providing a safe and quality operation for the people of Adelaide.”

Employing over 1,100 people locally, Torrens Transit remains the largest bus passenger provider in Adelaide, successfully operating in the state for 20 years. In 2019, the company was the naming sponsor of the Torrens Transit Carols by Candlelight, celebrating the 75th edition of the event, and the company also supports The Dulcie bus, West Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Hutt St Centre, with an unheralded commitment to the local community. For more information, please visit www.transitsystems.com.au

The business is part of the wider SeaLink Travel Group, a leading multi-modal transport and tourism provider with established domestic and international operations across every Australian state and territory, as well as Singapore and London.

For more information please contact Square One PR- Katie Wilke – 0411771469 or katie.wilke@squareonepr.com.au Media