Keolis Downer, the Australian subsidiary of Keolis – an ABIE France Corporate member – has just been awarded a 1.32 billion euro (AUS$ 2.14 billion) contract by South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport to operate and maintain Adelaide’s commuter rail network. The contract, which is for an initial period of eight years, extendible to twelve years, will take effect on 31 January 2021. As part of this contract, Keolis Downer, that already employs nearly 5,000 people and carries more than 250 million passengers per year across five states in Australia, will deliver more services and improve passenger experience.