The Ministry of Transportation has awarded Transmashholding a US$864 million contract for the supply and maintenance of 70 eight-car electric trains for use in Buenos Aires, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to ТMH

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Electric trains with a stainless steel body will be variations of trains of the Ivolga family, but for the 1,676 mm gauge. TMH manufactures Ivolga for the Russian market at its plant in Tver, northwest of Moscow. The power of the trains is 25 kV 50 Hz, they will operate at a maximum speed of 120 km/h.

Each eight-car train will be able to carry up to 2,000 passengers.

Deliveries must be carried out within four years, starting from 27 months after the entry into force of the contract.

The order is supported by Russian funding. TMH said 25% would be localized in Argentina, including component manufacturing, final assembly, testing and commissioning.

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The company will invest in an industrial facility and will create up to 1,500 local direct and indirect jobs throughout the value chain.

TMH has been present in Argentina since 2018. The company currently employs 250 people across the country, maintaining and upgrading rolling stock, as well as offering spare parts and supply chain management services.

The manufacturer has already begun the process of localizing the production of components, helping local suppliers develop and encouraging international companies to do business in Argentina.

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