Alstom and Metro Ligero Oeste Overhaul Madrid’s Tram System for Safer Travel. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Starting in January 2025, Alstom and Metro Ligero Oeste will begin a comprehensive project to improve Madrid’s tram systems, focusing on enhanced safety and reliability.

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Metro Ligero Oeste, a key operator in Madrid’s public transport network, has secured a strategic contract with Alstom. The project involves a mid-life overhaul of 27 Citadis trams, which have been serving Madrid since 2007, aiming to improve operational safety, efficiency, and reliability.

The project covers crucial systems like brakes, bogies, circuit breakers, couplings, and emergency brakes, ensuring the fleet operates seamlessly. Divided into two main phases, work will start in early 2025 and is expected to complete by 2029, significantly elevating passenger experience.

Alstom’s Role in Madrid’s Urban Mobility

Alstom’s engineering team, based in Madrid’s Pinto industrial facility, will manage the project’s design, testing, and final adjustments. This collaboration underscores a mutual commitment to offering high-quality, sustainable transport options to Madrid’s residents, where safety and efficiency remain top priorities.

Pablo Escoda, General Manager of Metro Ligero Oeste, commented that the partnership with Alstom ensures efficient maintenance processes, helping maintain the highest standards for passenger safety. He noted this initiative aligns with MLO’s dedication to enhancing Madrid’s public transit reliability.

Commitment to Sustainable Transportation

Alstom Spain’s Managing Director, Leopoldo Maestu, expressed appreciation for MLO’s continued trust, reinforcing Alstom’s dedication to building safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions. He emphasized that Alstom’s support aids Madrid’s ambition for modern urban transit.

Alstom has maintained MLO’s trams for 17 years, reinforcing a commitment to supporting sustainable urban mobility through innovative solutions. This new agreement strengthens the partnership, with a shared focus on meeting Madrid’s evolving transportation needs.

Source: www.globalrailwayreview.com

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