Metro Car Procurement: Tbilisi Invests in Modernizing Its Transportation System

Metro car procurement begins in Tbilisi to upgrade its transportation system with modern and efficient trains. The municipality plans to replace outdated metro cars with spacious and advanced models. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Tbilisi Municipality Launches Metro Car Procurement

On November 15, the municipality announced a tender for metro car procurement to improve public transport services. The tender closes on January 15, 2025, allowing competitive bidding from international suppliers. The project involves purchasing 97 metro cars that meet global quality and safety standards.

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The new metro trains will have five cars instead of four, significantly boosting passenger capacity. The municipality expects the first trains to operate by 2026, enhancing service efficiency and reliability. Older metro cars, repaired since 2017, are nearing the end of their service life. The government prepared for this transition by securing funding and conducting market research.

Funding and Long-Term Vision for Metro Car Procurement

The project is funded in partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), ensuring financial stability. A budget of €200 million has been allocated for the first phase of the metro car procurement process.

A prior procurement effort in 2020 led to a contract with a Russian company, later canceled due to sanctions in 2023. The new initiative includes plans to purchase 212 metro cars worth €475 million over 15 years. This effort will create 45 trains, increasing the transport network’s capacity and efficiency significantly.

Metro car procurement in Tbilisi represents a major step in modernizing public transportation. This initiative will improve comfort, safety, and service quality for passengers across the city.

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