The workhorse of Sydney's passenger network

The largest fleet of passenger trains in Australia

The Waratah fleet is the pride of Sydney’s network, delivering unprecedented reliability, availability, safety and comfort. Downer has delivered a total of 119 Waratah trains for the New South Wales Government, across Series 1 and Series 2 trains, making it the largest fleet of passenger trains in Australia, serving the largest suburban network.

In 2019, Downer achieved the fastest roll out of a passenger train fleet in Australia’s history, delivering 24 world class Waratah Series 2 trains in 31 months. In July 2021, on the 10th anniversary of the first Waratah Series 1 train entering passenger service, the final Series 2 entered passenger service.

Downer is also responsible for the through-life-support of the Waratah trains at the purpose-built Auburn Maintenance Centre.