Keolis Begins New Chapter in Australia
Keolis has completed its acquisition of Downer’s shares in the Keolis Downer joint venture and is now the sole shareholder of its Australian operations
The business will now be rebranded to operate as Keolis, marking a new era of growth and innovation in Australia
Keolis reaffirms its commitment to delivering safe, smart and sustainable transport solutions that put passengers first, in partnership with local authorities across Australia
Keolis has completed the transaction to acquire Downer’s shares in the Keolis Downer joint venture. With this milestone, Keolis becomes the sole shareholder of its Australian operations, which will now operate under the Keolis brand.
This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Keolis in Australia - one that builds on a strong foundation of local experience and global expertise. With a presence of more than 15 years in five states and more than 3,500 employees, Keolis is well-positioned to continue delivering high-quality, multimodal transport services that connect communities and enhance everyday journeys.
Laurence Broseta, Keolis Group International CEO, said:
“We are proud to deepen our commitment to Australia, a strategic market for the Group’s international growth. This new structure gives us the agility to pursue new opportunities, form targeted partnerships to accelerate our development and strengthen our partnerships with public transport authorities. We look forward to continuing to deliver efficient, sustainable, and passenger-focused mobility solutions.”
David Franks, CEO of Keolis in Australia, added:
“This is a significant moment for our team and the communities we serve. We are excited to move forward as Keolis, building on our legacy and embracing new opportunities to grow and innovate. Our focus remains on delivering exceptional service and working closely with our partners to shape the future of public transport in Australia.”
Over the past 15 years, Keolis Downer has built a strong foundation of local expertise, enriched by global insights. Now, as Keolis takes full ownership of its Australian operations, the new structure enables even greater agility to deepen that knowledge exchange - bringing the best of Keolis’ expertise and international innovation to local teams, while continuing to invest in homegrown capability. With operations in 13 countries and 9 million daily passengers, the Keolis Group brings a wealth of experience in delivering integrated and sustainable mobility solutions - from trains to light rail, bus, on-demand services and active transport. This exclusive presence in Australia enhances our ability to respond to local needs with greater flexibility, while continuing to uphold the high standards of safety, sustainability and service excellence that communities expect.
About Keolis in Australia
Keolis is a leading operator and integrator of public transport in Australia. With over 3,500 employees and a presence in five states, Keolis enables 100 million passenger journeys per year. We operate and maintain the light rail network on the Gold Coast (G:link), the integrated transport network with light rail, bus and ferry in Newcastle and more than 1,300 buses in New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. We also deliver customer service functions and maintain the fleet and infrastructure for the Adelaide Metro train services.
About Keolis Group
Keolis is a pioneer in the development of public transport systems and partners with public transport authorities to deliver shared mobility services that enhance liveability for local communities. As a world leader in the operation of metro, tram systems and heavy rail , Keolis transports 9 million passengers every day and draws on an open innovation policy with all its partners and specialist subsidiaries to support its core business and develop new, innovative and bespoke shared mobility solutions for modes including trains, buses and coaches, trolleybuses, on-demand transport, services for people with reduced mobility, river and sea shuttle services, bike share services and long-term rental, car sharing and all-electric driverless shuttles. The Group is 70%-owned by SNCF and 30%-owned by La Caisse (Quebec Deposit and Fund) and employs 70,000 people across 13 countries*. Keolis established in France and has expanded operations in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, India, the Netherlands, Qatar, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Media Contact:
Sally Richardson – Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Sally.Richardson@keolis.com