Dublin is planning to modernize its tram fleet with an investment ranging from €200 to €300 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Tram Fleet Renewal in Dublin

The Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), responsible for railway and road infrastructure projects, is developing a plan to procure new rolling stock for Dublin’s 44-kilometer tram network known as “Luas.”

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Currently, Luas operates with 81 Alstom Citadis trams, with deliveries dating back to 1999.

Dublin’s tram network was inaugurated in 2004, and the service life of the initial 40 trams is approaching its end, necessitating the acquisition of new trams.

TII intends to establish a framework contract valued between €200 and €300 million, which will encompass an initial order for new trams and their subsequent retirement after their service life ends.

The agency is considering tram orders with lengths of 30, 40, or 50 meters, with the option to extend shorter trams to 40 or 50 meters.

Currently, TII has initiated the collection of preliminary expressions of interest from potential suppliers, and the official tender announcement and bidding process are scheduled for January 2024.

Photo: Alstom/ alstom.com

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