Over the initial eight years of the contract, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia and Keolis Downer will partner to deliver better train services and increase the use of public transport, with a strong focus on safety and improving customer experience.
Ashurst partner Alex Guy commented:
"Ashurst is delighted to have advised Keolis Downer on the outsourced rail operations agreement for Adelaide Metro. This innovative deal will assist the South Australian Government in improving rail passenger services on a value for money basis."
Ashurst was led by partner Alex Guy, who was assisted by partners Andrew Gay, Ratha Nabanidham and Nigel Deed, consultant Kim Broadbent, counsel Douglas Fung, senior associates Codie Gippel, Manisha Pannu and Chris Hall, and lawyers Eloise Moore, Marya Atmeh and Melany Wilson.