On 18/08/2022 13:10, TP wrote:
> I suspect that Victoria with the HCMT and Queensland with the  NGR

> went overseas because they knew that there there was no way they could

> get the product in the volume and timescale by sourcing locally - and

> perhaps it was cost too.


The HCMT in Victoria is around 60% local build.

See:
https://transport.vic.gov.au/our-transport-future/our-projects/high-capacity-metro-trains

Shells arrive from China and are fitted with components manufactured in
Victoria and overseas - not just in China.

It's not a lot different to earlier times for trams when traction
equipment was imported and local bodies fitted.

Victoria has two active train/tram builders - Alstom (trading as
Bombardier) and Downer.

Unlike NSW, we do build rolling stock here!

Mal Rowe