Bombardier Transportation, in consortium with Vossloh Kiepe, has been awarded a contract for the supply of 40 Flexity low-floor trams to the city of Gothenburg. The contract also includes an option for up to 60 additional trams, valid until 2026. The contract is valued at approximately 140 million euros. Bombardier’s share amounts to approximately 97 million euros.
The new trams for Gothenburg are adapted to the city’s existing light rail infrastructure and all types of environmental and climate conditions. The vehicles are low-floor to provide obstacle free access to all passengers, with low axle load and high passenger capacity. All versions of the vehicles provide sufficient space for wheelchairs and are supported by an electromechanical boarding device.
The first two trams are scheduled to be delivered to Gothenburg in spring of 2019. The vehicles will gradually replace the city’s current fleet and enable operator Göteborgs Spårvägar to provide the additional capacity that is needed.
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