Alstom has signed a contract with the Royal Commission for AlUla to deliver battery-powered trams, making it the world’s longest catenary-free tram line, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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The contract, valued at over 500 million euros, includes the supply of 20 Citadis B battery trams, maintained by Alstom’s HealthHub system for 10 years.

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Alstom will also design, install, and test the catenary-free tram system, along with providing equipment for power supply, signaling, communication, and depots.

The 22.4-kilometer AlUla tram line will serve 17 stations, connecting five major historical areas, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, enhancing transportation for both residents and tourists.

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