Bratislava Announces New Tram Procurement, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Bratislava to Purchase 40 New Trams
Фото: DPB

The tram operator of Bratislava, DPB, has announced two tenders for framework agreements to supply 40 new low-floor trams, each 32.5 meters long.

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All new vehicles must meet Skoda standards.

The first tender, worth €71.4 million, includes the supply of 20 low-floor trams, each capable of accommodating up to 240 passengers.

The second tender involves the procurement of another 20 trams, but in a dual-cabin variant for convenient shuttle operations. Its cost is €79 million.

In the fall of 2023, Skoda began testing new five-section model 29T (ForCity Plus) trams in Bratislava.

These trams were supplied under a €72 million contract with DPB.

Photo: DPB

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