# NSW to Build Next-Gen Trains in Hunter | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-07-03T14:11:32+00:00
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New South Wales is pouring $12 billion over 15 years into building next-gen Tangara trains right here in the Hunter — with two sites vying to host the new factory: a former coal mine or the historic Tangara birthplace. The decision is pending, but the plan promises 500 permanent jobs and 780 during construction, anchoring local manufacturing for decades. Premier Minns is making a bold political statement, countering claims that NSW can’t build its own trains — and insists at least half the new fleet will be made locally. This isn’t the first promise: back in 2022, he pledged 1,000 jobs and recently approved a $450 million plan to extend the life of aging 1987 Tangaras (scheduled for retirement in 2027). But this is just the beginning — the Millennium and OSCAR fleets will follow in the 2030s, with Waratahs in the 2040s, setting up a massive, long-term public transport and manufacturing overhaul. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afc01d01c73fe075

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