New $2 billion train deal to create 1000 local jobs

By Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent
Updated September 12 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 5:59pm
The trains will be assembled in Newport at Downer Rail. Photo: Joe Armao
The trains will be assembled in Newport at Downer Rail. Photo: Joe Armao
The project will create 1100 extra jobs at the Newport factory. Photo: Darrian Traynor
The project will create 1100 extra jobs at the Newport factory. Photo: Darrian Traynor
Premier Daniel Andrews on the factory floor at the Downer Rail workshops in Newport. Photo: Darrian Traynor
Premier Daniel Andrews on the factory floor at the Downer Rail workshops in Newport. Photo: Darrian Traynor
The government's $2 billion package will see 65 new, high-capacity trains built in Melbourne's west. Photo: Darrian Traynor
The government's $2 billion package will see 65 new, high-capacity trains built in Melbourne's west. Photo: Darrian Traynor

More than 1000 local jobs will be created after the Andrews government announced a $2 billion package to build 65 new high-capacity trains in Melbourne's west had been granted to an international consortium.

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