Tender issued for German LRV contract

VIA Transport, the company responsible for operating the light rail networks in the German cities of Essen, Oberhausen, Mülheim-an-der-Ruhr, and Geslsenkirchen/Bochum has issued an international tender notice for a contract to supply 18 LRVs with an option for two additional vehicles.

New vehicles are already on order for Essen, with the first two pre-series Bombardier Flexity Classic LRVs due to arrive in the city in August.

The 30m-long bi-directional LRVs must be 2.30m wide with a ground clearance of 65mm and be equipped for operation under 600V dc and 750V dc electrification systems. A minimum 70% low-floor area is specified, and the design must conform to German Federal Regulations on the Construction and Operation of Light Rail Systems (BOStrab).

The closing date for expressions of interest is July 15.

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Tender issued for German LRV contract

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