1720 Locomotive Life Extension Stage 1 Works 2026
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Queensland Rail Limited is seeking a contractor to deliver the 1720 Class Clyde Locomotive Life Extension Stage 1 Works, comprising compliance and life-extension works for the locomotives to ensure they remain safe, compliant and available for ongoing service. Scope The scope includes: Mechanical compliance works on the 1720 Class Clyde locomotives Structural compliance works on the 1720 Class Clyde locomotives Electrical compliance works on the 1720 Class Clyde locomotives Pneumatic compliance works on the 1720 Class Clyde locomotives Delivery of works in accordance with the Scope of Works
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