Metro is operated by a company called Metro Trains Melbourne or MTM. MTM is a consortium of rail and construction businesses all of which have unrivalled credentials.
The MTM team draws on the strengths and experience of three leading rail industry organisations including Hong Kong's MTR Corporation and Australia's John Holland Group and UGL Rail, a division of United Group Limited.
MTM brings extensive local and international experience to Melbourne including a long and successful history of the three shareholders working together on rail industry projects in Asia and Australia.
The team's combined experience includes the operation of entire rail systems, the successful delivery of long term service supply agreements covering rolling stock supply, maintenance and refurbishment, rail infrastructure maintenance and renewals, and the delivery of major capital works programs.
MTM is steadfastly committed to providing the people of Melbourne and visitors to the State with a comfortable, safe and reliable train network as part of an interconnected public transport service which will strive to rival the world's best.
Hong Kong is recognised as one of the world’s leading railways for safety, efficiency, reliability, and customer service moving around 3.7 million passengers daily with a 99%+ on-time reliability. MTR has a wealth of experience in railway operations, maintenance and construction and will bring this expertise to Melbourne’s rail network.
Awarded the best metro in the Asia Pacific at the MetroRail 2008 Awards, MTR is investing in the construction and operation of several metro lines in major cities in the mainland of China. In 2007, it took over the Franchise for the London Overground rail network and was recently awarded the Concession to operate the Stockholm Metro system.
MTR has a market capitalisation of more than AUD$20 billion and an annual turnover in excess of AUD$2.5 billion.
Web: http://www.mtr.com.hk/
John Holland operates Australia’s largest privately owned rail maintenance and construction plant and equipment fleet. With expertise in design, construction and maintenance of track, and installation and maintenance of both overhead traction and signalling systems, John Holland has successfully delivered projects around Australia as well as carrying out major works on Melbourne’s existing rail network.
John Holland currently employs over 5,000 people on more than 150 projects.
Web: http://www.johnholland.com.au/
UGL Rail is a leading supplier to the rail sector, providing complete rail solutions that include asset management and maintenance of rail networks, infrastructure and rolling stock design, engineering, manufacture and refurbishment. UGL Rail has been heavily involved in maintaining Melbourne’s rail assets for the past eight years and understands well the challenges facing Melbourne’s system into the future.
UGL Rail employs over 3,100 people and operates in more than 37 locations. United Group Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and has annual revenues in excess of $4.7 billion.
Web: http://www.unitedgroupltd.com/