Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have selected Alstom to deliver 37 Citadis X05 tramways for the T1-Line in the Ile-de-France region.
This $150.76m (€130m) order has been placed to replace the current trams.
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An optional tranche of 83 tramways has also been planned to meet requirements in connection with the extension of the line.
The new trams, with a length of 33m and a width of 2.4m, will be able to carry 15% more commuters than the current trams.
Equipped with six double doors of 1.3m per side, they will be 100% accessible to all commuters.
These new trams will enhance accessibility for people with reduced mobility with a new swivelling bogie profile present under the cabin to reduce the space between the platforms and doors.
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By GlobalDataThe air-conditioned trains will feature passenger information system with 18 screens, along with interior and exterior lighting and audio information.
They will also offer 40 USB sockets, as well as a video-protection system for security purpose.
Due to a decrease in mass, 100% LED lighting, a new motorisation, and efficient management of climatic comfort, these trams are expected to lower energy consumption by at least 30% compared to existing trains.
The Citadis X05 trams are also expected to bring maintenance benefits to the operator.
Alstom France president Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud said: “These new Citadis X05 trams will contribute to the beautification of the cities they will serve. They will also provide a greater level of comfort and services for passengers. We would like to thank Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP for their renewed confidence in our latest generation tramway solutions.”
Line 1 of the Ile-de-France Tramway or T1 commenced operations in 1992.
It currently connects the Quatre-Routes crossroads in Asnières-sur-Seine with the Noisy-le-Sec station.
Société du Grand Paris, in agreement with Île-de-France Mobilités, earlier awarded Alstom a $265.98m (€230m) contract to provide the rolling stock for Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express network in France.
