** Shares Australia's Kelsian Group Limited KLS.AX rise as
much as 4.2% to A$6.200, hitting highest since Aug.24
** Stock set to mark best day since Dec.13, if gains hold
** Transit operator says co's unit has been awarded New
Sydney Bus Services contract by Transport for NSW (New South
Wales), Australia
** Adds contract is for combined operation and maintenance
of 359 buses, located at four depots and will be staffed by over
650 employees
** Stock has fallen 19.4% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Nausheen Thusoo in Bengaluru)
((Nausheen.Thusoo@thomsonreuters.com;))