Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2026-01-08 08:27Group 1 - Hong Kong MTR Corporation (MTR) and a subsidiary of CRRC Corporation have formed a joint venture, Metro Trains West, to secure the Sydney Metro West contract from the New South Wales government [1] - The Sydney Metro West project is a new 24-kilometer metro line with 9 stations, scheduled to commence operations in 2032, with MTR responsible for various delivery phases including design, construction, and maintenance [1][3] - The contract includes the provision of 16 driverless trains and a signaling system, along with 15 years of operation and maintenance services during the trial operation phase [1] Group 2 - CRRC's subsidiary, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, has been active in the Australian metro market for over a decade, establishing a local presence and previously delivering 65 high-capacity metro trains for the HCMT project in Victoria [2] - The Sydney Metro West project encompasses four core contracts, with a total value of AUD 11.5 billion, including equipment, operation, and maintenance, as well as track systems and station development [3] - CRRC's international business has seen a high volume of orders, with new international orders amounting to approximately CNY 47.2 billion in 2024, despite a year-on-year decrease of 19.18% [3]