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Canberra Metro Operations

Canberra Metro Operations (CMET) operates and maintains Canberra's light rail network under a 20-year contract with the ACT Government.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Canberra Metro Operations (CMET) is the operator of the light rail network in Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Canberra Metro Consortium, a group of companies contracted by the ACT Government to operate and maintain the Light Rail network for a period of 20 years. The consortium comprises strategic partnerships including UGL and John Holland, with CAF supplying and maintaining the light rail vehicles (LRVs). CMET states its mission is to provide a safe and world-leading Light Rail service for its customers and community.

History

Canberra Metro Operations (CMET) is part of the Canberra Metro Consortium, a group of companies contracted by the ACT Government to operate and maintain the Light Rail network for a period of 20 years. This is achieved through strategic partnerships comprising UGL and John Holland, with CAF supplying and maintaining the light rail vehicles (LRVs). Light Rail is described as the most significant transport infrastructure project ever undertaken by the ACT Government. Canberra's light rail network became the first Australian transport public-private partnership to execute a green loan.

Products and positioning

To provide a safe and world leading Light Rail service for our customers and community

Product categories. Light rail operation · Light rail maintenance

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