Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), transport operator in Madrid, and Alstom signed a contract to carry out the comprehensive overhaul of key systems for the operation of the Citadis tram fleet that has been operating in Madrid since 2007. The contract will be developed in two phases starting in 2025 and running until 2029.
“This agreement with Alstom Spain reaffirms our confidence in a key partner for the proper performance of our service; and it is a guarantee of optimisation of the efficiency of maintenance processes, as well as a key commitment to the safety and continuity of the services we provide to our passengers” Pablo Escoda, general manager of Metro Ligero Oeste, said.
The contract includes a mid-life general overhaul of 27 Citadis trams and includes the inspection and maintenance of braking system, bogies (both motor and trailer), circuit breakers, vehicle couplings, inter-car shock absorbers and the emergency brake control unit.
This contract not only involves the optimisation of the Citadis tram fleet maintenance processes, but also a guarantee of the quality of service that MLO provides to its passengers. The overhaul of the trams’ critical systems ensures efficient, reliable and safe operation, while maintaining the continuity of the service and passenger safety as a priority.
The overhaul of the braking system will begin in January 2025, with additional equipment scheduled for overhaul in 2026.
During the 17 years since Citadis trams operated in Madrid, the collaboration between the two companies has focused on warranty projects, maintenance and supply of materials, consolidating a relationship that is now strengthened with the signing of this new agreement.
Alstom’s industrial site in Pinto, Madrid will be responsible for the engineering, tests, and fine-tuning the equipment, highlighting the commitment of both companies to quality and safety.
“Our entire team, from our centres in Madrid, provides industrial and technological support to operators and passengers to build sustainable, safe, smart and inclusive mobility,” Leopoldo Maestu, Manager Director Alstom in Spain, said.
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