The Northwest Rapid Transit consortium, composed of MTR Corporation (Australia), John Holland, Leighton Contractors, UGL Rail Services and Plenary Group has been selected as the preferred operator to deliver the North West Rail Link’s operations contract. The Operations, Trains and Systems (OTS) contract includes building the eight brand new railway stations; delivering 4,000 commuter car parking spaces; supplying Sydney’s new generation, fully-automated rapid transit trains; building and operating the stabling and maintenance facility at Tallawong Road; installing tracks, signalling, mechanical and electrical systems; upgrading and converting the railway between Epping to Chatswood to rapid transit status; and operating the North West Rail Link – including all maintenance work. Visit http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/major-milestones-reached-north-west-rail-link-preferred-operator-selected. 26/14.