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X'Trapolis 2.0: Trains made by locals, for locals

Summary by Rail Express
Alstom’s Ballarat facility underwent a $20 million upgrade ahead of the XT2 project. Image: AlstomThe next phase of renewal for Melbourne’s trains is fast approaching, with the new X’Trapolis 2.0 (XT2) fleet set to hit the tracks in 2026. The state-of-the-art trains, which are currently being tested on the network, are part of a $986 million investment from the Victorian Government, along with upgrades to the Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facili…
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Rail Express broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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