The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
India: The three-car Metropolis train was unveiled by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
Czech Republic: The company has delivered the third variant of its hydrogen-powered train, the hybrid Regiolis H2, to the VUZ test facility in Velim for certification trials.
Canada: The first five-car trainset has entered service on the Expo Line of the SkyTrain light metro system. Another five LRVs are currently undergoing dynamic tests to be commissioned by the end of this year.
Brazil: The six-car Metropolis train was delivered to the Patio Morro Grande depot from the plant in Taubaté.
Italy: The four-car Metropolis train is delivered to the Collegno depot from the French plant in Petite-Forêt.
France: The five-car low-floor tram was presented at the depot of the city transport operator Keolis Besançon Mobilités.
France: The manufacturer has posted a video showcasing the vinyl wrapping of the head car at its Belfort plant. The intermediary cars are produced at another French facility, in La Rochelle.