Philadelphia will purchase 130 Citadis trams from Alstom

The French engineering conglomerate and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) have signed a contract for the delivery of 130 low-floor Citadis trams, with a total value of $667 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.

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The first batch of trams is expected to be delivered in 2027, with the complete order fulfilled by 2030.

Alstom claims that the new trams will consume 20% less energy compared to standard models, partly due to LED lighting systems and climate control features.

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The trams will have 100% low-floor accessibility, featuring ramps, wide aisles between seats, and spaces for wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles.

After completing a 30-year service life, each tram will be subject to 99% recycling.

The manufacturing of the rolling stock will take place at Alstom’s plant in Hornell, located in the northern part of New York State.

Since 2021, the French conglomerate has made significant investments in the city’s facility to localize the production of stainless steel car bodies for fulfilling a contract to supply cars to the Chicago-based carrier, Metra.

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