Adelaide train services return to the public sector

AUSTRALIA: The government of South Australia has taken the operation of suburban passenger train services in Adelaide back into the public sector, ending the contract with Keolis Downer. Tram operations are to follow.

The KDA joint venture of Keolis and Downer has run the rail services since January 31 2021 under an A$2·1bn contract awarded by the state’s previous Liberal administration. However, the Labor government elected in 2022 had made a manifesto commitment to take the services i…