Torrens Connect is a public transport operator in

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, Australia that began operating bus and tram services as part of the

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network under contract to the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure in July 2020. It is owned by a consortium of Torrens Transit, John Holland and

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. , Torrens Connect has a fleet of 24 tram sets and over 200 buses.

History

In July 2019, the

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announced its intention to privatise the

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services operated by the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure. In March 2020, the Torrens Connect consortium of Torrens Transit, John Holland and

were awarded the North-South contract. The contract began in July 2020 and will run for eight years with a two-year optional extension. As well as tram services, the contract includes bus services, Torrens Transit already operated as an established Adelaide Metro contractor.

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