With a population of over 220 thousand citizens, Tampere is the third largest city of Finland and one of the three regions with rapid development. The authorities are trying to implement projects focused on sustainable growth and low emissions to transform it into a green city. In order to meet the set objectives, at the middle of June 2014, the city administration decided to begin the design of the tram network.
To meet the mobility demand of the increasing population, the network will include the construction of two lines with a route measuring 23.5 km, 33 stations, serving 48,000 passengers a day. The capacity of the network is thought to meet the mobility demand of the increasing number of people living in the city. The project will be divided in three phases, the first one consisting in the construction of the Hervanta line to the city centre, the depot and the control-access and information system. In the second phase, a new section will be built from the city centre to the central hospital, while in the third phase, the construction will be continued from the centre to Lentävänniemi.
According to estimates, the detailed plans of the project will be elaborated. The first line section (Hervanta-city centre) would be finalised in 2018-2019 and the entire project would be commissioned by 2022. Infrastructure construction costs are estimated at EUR 250 Million, 30% of which will be covered by the Finnish Government. The number of trams to serve the network is estimated at 26 units and the contract will include the supply of spares and maintenance and repair services. According to the project description, the estimated cost for the acquisition of trams is of around EUR 83 Million and the price of a 30-m long tram would cost EUR 3.2 Million, while one of 40 m, EUR 3.8 Million.
In 2015, the city administration announced the outcome of the project shortlisting. Thus, four consortia/companies are listed: Lemminkainen (Finland)-Ramboll (Denmark)-Alstom (France)-InsinorritSunnitelu (Finland); Gülermak; Destia (Finland)-Siemens (Germany)-Sito (Finland) and VR Track (Finland), YIT (Finland), Pöyry (Finland).
“The implementation of the project will benefit the city. The cost of the project is estimated at EUR 250 Million, but direct and indirect benefits will be of several hundred millions of euros”, declared the city mayor Anna-KaisaIkonen.
After implementing the project, the authorities plan to extend the network. Construction works divided into three more phases would be implemented.
by Pamela Luică
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