AUSTRALIA countless examples of temporary labor markets lifting people out of chronic unemployment . However , what really matter are the long-terms jobs that this project will create . Bombardier estimates that once all is said and done , the operation of the trains and the new facility will easily create permanent jobs for more than 150 individuals .
Brown also points to the tertiary roles that this development would create .
“ In the wider arena , the supporting jobs that this project will bring , such as business at the local coffee shop or maintenance contracts that we ’ ll need to place for cleaning and maintenance of the depot , can easily create upwards of another 500 jobs ,” he said .
This is extremely good news for a region that has seen job growth slow to a trickle . So with economic opportunities abounding , and prudent early planning promising to mitigate challenges for Australia down the line , it ’ s hard for Brown and the rest of Bombardier not to be optimistic .
“ The railroad sector itself is a very exciting sector to be in right now ,” he said . “ It ticks all the boxes if you look at what ’ s happening in the wider economic sphere in terms of population growth , increased urbanization , environmental pressures for municipalities and more . Rail , as a solution , ticks all those boxes , so you know there ’ s continued forecasted growth in that market . Bombardier and Australia want to remain in a central position to maximize opportunities .”
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Supply Chain
HEADQUARTERS
Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
FOUNDED
1942
EMPLOYEES
40,000
REVENUE
$ 20.1 billion
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
With 63 production and engineering sites in 26 countries and 18 service centers across the world , Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the rail industry . They cover the full spectrum of rail solutions , ranging from complete trains to sub-systems , maintenance services , system integration , and signaling . Their installed base of rolling stock exceeds 100,000 rail cars and locomotives worldwide . Bombardier ’ s 39,700 employees continue a proud tradition of delivering ingenious rail transportation solutions .
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