CAF secures two tram contracts in Italy
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has expanded its presence in the Italian market with two new tram rolling stock contracts in Bologna and Rome, collectively valued at approximately €200m ($219m).
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has expanded its presence in the Italian market with two new tram rolling stock contracts in Bologna and Rome, collectively valued at approximately €200m ($219m).
The City of Bologna has entrusted CAF with a framework contract to supply up to 60 trams, including a four-year maintenance term, spare parts, and special tools.
The initial contract covers 33 units, valued at over €130m ($142m), with potential expansion to 60 or even 72 trams, which could significantly increase the operation’s total value.
CAF’s Urbos tramway platform will be utilised for the Bologna network, featuring vehicles with a capacity for over 200 passengers and a length of 35 metres.
These trams will be equipped with CAF’s OESS system, allowing for catenary-free operation and enhanced energy efficiency.
The Bologna tram network is part of a broader Sustainable Urban Transport Plan, funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility.