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Rail Capabilities by the Numbers
Key Highlights
- Over 20 years of expertise in operating fully automated driverless heavy underground metro and light rail transit systems
- Enabling more than 1.2 million* trips daily
- Operates the world’s most reliable rail line, Downtown Line, achieving Mean Kilometres Between Failure of more than 8 million train-km in 2023
Global Rail Expertise
With a strong track record in operating in various markets, we bring our expertise and commitment to excellence to diverse communities and cultures.
Leveraging the extensive experience of our subsidiary, SBS Transit, we are dedicated to delivering connected, safe and reliable customer journeys worldwide. Our collaborative efforts with leading rail operators, government agencies, and industry stakeholders help us deliver tailored, world-class rail solutions that address local needs and challenges.
Driving Rail Advancement
We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our rail operations, prioritising quality control measures, and maintaining a customer-centric approach. This dedication helps us consistently exceed regulatory benchmarks and set new industry standards. Our continuous investment in technological advancements enhances rail operations, elevates safety standards, and streamlines processes. We employ advanced signalling systems, predictive maintenance solutions and smart infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability across our rail networks. Our focus on technology-driven processes leverages big data analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and machine learning to enhance our operational effectiveness.
Advancing Sustainability in Rail Transit
Our Companies
In June 2003, SBS Transit Ltd began operations of the 20m long North East Line (NEL), a highly advanced fully automated underground heavy rail system that sets new engineering and technological benchmarks in mass transit systems.
Auckland One Rail (AOR), is a 50:50 joint venture company between ComfortDelGro and UGL Rail Services, an Australian rail operations and maintenance company under the CIMIC Group.
The Auckland Metro is the largest in New Zealand and comprises four lines representing 94km of total rail network, 42 stations and 72 three-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trains.