Brief overview of key events and news in the tram markets.
Alstom, as part of a consortium, has signed a contract to construct, operate and maintain the Northern Israel tram line Haifa–Nazareth of 41 km, as well as to supply the rolling stock for the new light rail system. The French manufacturer is to deliver 54 five-car Citadis trams planned for operation in semi-permanently coupled pairs. Alstom with a project’s share of €700 mln is also responsible for the track laying, depot equipment, and supply of signalling.
The Urbos trams from CAF in Budapest. Source: BKK
Budapest public transport operator BKK plans to announce a tender for the supply of up to 110 low-floor trams varied in a number of cars. The first vehicles are to be delivered in 2029. Now the main supplier of trams for the city is Spanish CAF, which has been awarded several contracts for up to 124 Urbos trams.
The city of Saratov has issued a tender for the supply of eight two-car low-floor trams at the initial price of more than RUB 1 bln (USD 11.3 mln), or RUB 126 mln (USD 1.4 mln) each. The results will be announced on 12 June, while the deliveries are scheduled to be completed by March 2025. PC Transport Systems has previously become a winner for the supply of 15 two-car trams for Saratov.
A tram in Saratov. Source: Konstantin Kashichkin
Yekaterinburg is going to purchase 40 new trams, according to the city’s mayor Aleksei Orlov. As URAru cites the mayor, there are preliminary agreements with the Ust-Katav Car-building Plant for the delivery of 15 three-car trams (such 71-639 Kastor tram is currently tested in Yekaterinburg). The negotiations with PC Transport Systems for the supply of 25 trams are also underway. Meanwhile, Mr Orlov has not expressed any certainty about the funding sources. On the one hand, the city relies on the regional budget. On the other hand, the decisions on financing under the concession project with Movista Regions and under the national project Safe Quality Roads are awaited.
