Queensland New Generation Rolling Stock

​In January 2014 the Queensland Government undertook the single largest rail investment in its history to roll out the Queensland New Generation Rolling Stock project. The project aims to deliver increased availability, capacity, comfort and safety, including enhanced security, WIFI, air conditioning, and accessible toilet facilities to commuters.

Bombardier was commissioned to deliver 75 new, high performance electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains of 6 carriages each, which will operate across the entire South East Queensland rail network, a distance of over 800 km. The design is based on the Adelaide Metro A-City Class 4000 Electric Multiple Units. Bombardier’s scope includes the fleet design, manufacture, and maintenance of the QNGR.

As a strategic supplier to Bombardier, BFG International produced FRP interior panels and front ends for these trains at its facilities in Bahrain (2 train sets) and India (75 train sets). The integrated phenolic front ends have anti-ballistic properties and undergo rigorous ballistic and FEA testing, as well as bonding pull load and mechanical tests. As a strategic supplier to Bombardier, BFG International produced FRP interior panels and front ends for these trains at its facilities in Bahrain (2 train sets) and India (75 train sets). The integrated phenolic front ends have anti-ballistic properties and undergo rigorous ballistic and FEA testing, as well as bonding pull load and mechanical tests.

Around 75 types of panels were produced for the interiors, using a combination of vacuum bagging and hand lamination processes. All structural brackets were laminated to avoid A1 bonding issues. BFG International worked with Akzonoble & PPG paint systems to comply with the client’s requirements for isocynate-free paint. All parts comply with BS 6853 1B fire safety regulations.