Major Contract

Melbourne Train Refranchising 5 - MR5

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Melbourne Train Refranchising 5 - MR5

The MR5 Train franchise will cover operations and maintenance of Melbourne’s metropolitan train network, including rolling stock, track, signalling, communications, and traction power systems under a contract of up to 15 years. The network comprises:

  • 16 lines

  • 227 stations

  • 429 trains

  • 17 depots

Key Dates

Sep 2025 ROIs Open
Oct 2025 ROIs Close
Oct 2025 EOIs Open
Dec 2025 EOIs Close
Nov 2027 Operations/Service Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)

PROJECT HISTORY

Sep 2025 The Victorian Government commenced procurement for the next franchise of Melbourne’s metropolitan train franchise – MR5, through the opening of a Registration of Experience (ROE).
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Service Contract |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Government resources
Registration of Experience