ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC) has formed a new partnership with Zenobē to deliver Melbourne West’s largest electric bus depot.
Both parties will work together to develop Melbourne’s Truganina depot into a fully electrified bus depot, supporting the wider rollout of zero-emission buses across Melbourne’s rapidly growing western corridor.
The project forms part of CDC Victoria’s delivery of the Victorian Government’s Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Franchises, following the award of three franchises to CDC Victoria in 2024.
Once completed, the Trauganina depot will be equipped with charging infrastructure capable of supporting over 130 electric buses, as well as extra room in order to facilitate future growth. The depot will also enable the delivery of the first fleet of electric buses to Melbourne’s western growth corridor.
This new partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between CDC’s sister company, Metroline, and Zenobē in the United Kingdom. The two companies have already partnered for a full electrification of Metroline’s London fleet, which to date has seen the delivery of over 450 charging points across five depots, with the figure set to grow further in 2027.
CDC Victoria CEO Jeff Wilson, said:As a long-time operator in Melbourne’s west, we’re delighted to deliver greener, more sustainable public transport for customers and communities in this region. The electrification of our Truganina depot is a significant milestone that will support the rollout of electric buses, providing customers with cleaner, quieter and more sustainable journeys.
We’re also delighted to be working with Zenobē on this key project. Their global expertise in delivering fleet electrification, including their work with our sister company Metroline in the UK, will help accelerate our transition to a zero-emission fleet and support the delivery of Melbourne’s sustainable transport future.
As CDC’s chosen EV electrification expert, Zenobē has been working closely with CDC to design the Truganina depot’s charging infrastructure, including power and charging modelling to ensure the new grid connection was optimally sized to support future operational requirements. Beyond the depot’s design, Zenobē will also deliver its charging infrastructure, including the installation of a total of 65 dual-leads DC chargers, with provision for a further 20 charging points, as well as the associated civil and electrical works.
The electrification of the Truganina depot forms part of CDC Victoria’s wider strategy to transition all operations towards zero-emission transport, and supports the objectives of Victoria’s Metropolitan Zero-Emission Bus Programme.
