Locals lose out as $2.3b NSW intercity train fleet to be built in South Korea

By Matt O'Sullivan
August 19 2016 - 12:15am
The intercity trains will have two-by-two seating on their upper and lower decks. Photo: Supplied
The intercity trains will have two-by-two seating on their upper and lower decks. Photo: Supplied
The carriages will feature dedicated storage space for baggage, bicycles and prams. Photo: Supplied
The carriages will feature dedicated storage space for baggage, bicycles and prams. Photo: Supplied
Transport Minister Andrew Constance says the decision is the 'best outcome for taxpayers'. Photo: Steven Siewert
Transport Minister Andrew Constance says the decision is the 'best outcome for taxpayers'. Photo: Steven Siewert

Hundreds of new train carriages for NSW's intercity fleet will be built in South Korea after the Baird government awarded a $2.3 billion contract to a UGL-led consortium, dashing hopes that they would be assembled in Wollongong.

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