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August 2, 2022 | Light Rail

AVG to operate Karlsruhe tram-train network under direct award contract

The 15-year contract will begin in December.

January 17, 2022 | Fleet

Stadler awarded €4bn combined tram-train order

The contract has been awarded by seven German and Austrian partners following a Europe-wide call for tenders.

August 22, 2020 | Light Rail

Freight tram trials planned in Karslruhe

THE German city of Karlsruhe, in collaboration with Karlsruhe Transport (VBK) and Albtal Transport (AVG), has announced plans to begin trials of freight-carrying LRVs and tram-trains by 2022. It is hoped that the initiative will reduce road congestion and pollution in the city.

August 10, 2020 | Light Rail

Karlsruhe receives new tram-trains

BADEN-Württemberg municipal transport operator Albtal Transport (AVG) has received the first two Bombardier Flexity dual-system tram-trains from an €87m order for 20 placed in 2018.

December 17, 2018 | Fleet

AVG exercises option for 20 Flexity tram-trains

BADEN-Württemberg municipal transport operator Albtal Transport (AVG) has exercised an €87m option with Bombardier for 20 Flexity tram-trains, the third order from a 2009 framework agreement for up to 75 vehicles.

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