Bozankaya submitted a bid of Lei 155.8m ($US 36.9m). The only other bid came from Polish rolling stock supplier Pesa, which offered a price of Lei 184m.

The standard-gauge vehicles will be equipped for catenary-free operation and deliveries are due to take place in 2020.

The contract includes options for up to 24 additional vehicles

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