Israel continues to modernize its railway fleet

The national carrier, Israel Railways (IR), has signed an agreement with the French company Alstom to supply 96 double-decker cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

These new cars will join the fleet of 580 cars already in operation by IR.

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Additionally, IR has ordered 81 partially double-decker electric trains from the German company Siemens Mobility as part of Israel’s railway network modernization and electrification strategy.

Previously, IR had also ordered 60 partially double-decker electric trains of the Desiro HC model from Siemens, with deliveries expected to be completed this year.

The total cost of these orders exceeds €1.7 billion.

According to plans, the new electric trains will play a key role in IR’s national electrification program, gradually phasing out outdated diesel single-decker trains like the Siemens Viaggio Light, supplied in 2008 and 2011.

The rolling stock from Alstom and Siemens will be a crucial component of modern railway infrastructure, providing Israel with an additional 22 million passenger seats.

This move underscores the country’s commitment to an efficient and environmentally sustainable public transportation system.

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