The City of Tampere ordered nineteen modern ForCity Smart Artic trams from Transtech Oy, a subsidiary of Škoda Transportation, for the first stage of the newly emerging tram network. The contract includes full service and is worth 104 million euros. The vehicles will operate on a newly built track, which will be put into use in 2021. Additionally the agreement includes a three stage delivery option for up to 46 additional vehicles.
The bi-directional three-part ForCity Smart Artic Tampere tram has a normal gauge of 1,435 mm, it is a fully low-floor tram and it can accommodate 264 passengers. The vehicle also offers barrier-free access for wheelchair users and prams. The all-wheel drive and robust chassis and axle design enables trouble-free operation in challenging climatic conditions.
“The new order confirms that we are doing well in Finland. … Our subsidiary Transtech has remarkably improved the utilization rate of its production capacity thanks to this, and it turns out that this acquisition fits wonderfully into our strategy of increasing our market share in Western markets,” Zdeněk Majer, Vice President of Škoda Transportation and Chairman of Transtech, said.
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