• Alstom marks the commencement of operations at the new Maidstone tram depot and the arrival of Melbourne’s first next-generation G Class Tram for testing.
• The purpose‑built facility will be operated by Alstom for the next 15 years to maintain Melbourne’s newest trams.
• Manufactured in Victoria with a 65% local content requirement, the program supports up to 1,900 local jobs across manufacturing, construction and the supply chain.
17 October 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, today marked a major milestone for Melbourne’s tram network with the official opening of the new Maidstone tram depot and the arrival of the first next-generation G Class Tram manufactured from Alstom’s Dandenong site.
“Maidstone is a state‑of‑the‑art depot that will keep the G Class fleet running safely and reliably for the next 15 years. Built in Dandenong by our skilled local team, these trams combine Alstom’s global technology with Victorian know‑how to deliver accessible, energy‑efficient journeys for passengers.”
Pascal Dupond - Alstom Australia and New Zealand Managing Director
“Today is about more than opening a facility — it’s about supporting the future of Melbourne’s tram network. Maidstone is a state‑of‑the‑art depot that will keep the G Class fleet running safely and reliably for the next 15 years. Built in Dandenong by our skilled local team, these trams combine Alstom’s global technology with Victorian know‑how to deliver accessible, energy‑efficient journeys for passengers,” said Pascal Dupond, Alstom Australia and New Zealand Managing Director. (....)