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CAF Secures Major Tramway Contract to Power the Future of Urban Mobility in Tours, France

TOURS, FRANCE — In a landmark development for French public transport infrastructure, rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has officially signed a high-profile contract with the Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine. The agreement dictates that CAF will manufacture and supply a fleet of 19 state-of-the-art Urbos trams destined for the city’s eagerly […]

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Nana Muazin
Urban Transit
•10 min read

CAF Secures Major Contract to Supply 19 Urbos Trams for Tours’ Expanding Line 2 Network

TOURS, FRANCE — In a milestone development for urban mobility in central France, rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has officially signed a contract with the Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine (SMT). The agreement mandates CAF to supply a fleet of 19 state-of-the-art Urbos trams destined for the city of Tours’ highly […]

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Suro Senen
Urban Transit
•8 min read

CAF Secures Major Contract to Supply 19 Urbos Trams for Tours’ Expanding Line 2 Network

TOURS, FRANCE — In a milestone development for urban mobility in central France, rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has officially signed a high-profile contract with the Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine. The agreement mandates CAF to manufacture and deliver a fleet of 19 state-of-the-art Urbos trams destined for the city’s upcoming […]

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Jia Lissa
Urban Transit
•8 min read

Transforming Wales’ Capital: Transport for Wales Unveils Ambitious Plans for Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay Tramway

CARDIFF — In a move set to radically transform public transit within the Welsh capital, Transport for Wales (TfW), in close partnership with Cardiff Council, has officially revealed blueprint proposals for a brand-new tramway. This ambitious infrastructure project will establish a direct rail link between Cardiff Central railway station and Cardiff Bay for the very […]

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Neng Nana
Urban Transit
•9 min read

Groupe Porteur selected for Gatineau-Ottawa tramway project

OTTAWA/GATINEAU — In a monumental step forward for interprovincial public transit in Canada’s National Capital Region, the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) has officially awarded a massive professional, technical, and multidisciplinary services contract to Groupe Porteur. Valued at CAD 114 million (approximately USD 78 million), the agreement tasks the prominent consortium—comprising global engineering heavyweights […]

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Iffa Jayyana
Urban Transit
•9 min read

CAF Secures Major Contract to Supply 19 Urbos Trams for Tours’ Expanding Light Rail Network

TOURS, FRANCE — In a significant milestone for public transport development in central France, rolling stock manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has officially signed a contract with the Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine. The agreement outlines the delivery of 19 state-of-the-art Urbos trams destined for the city’s upcoming Tramway Line 2, which will […]

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Raul Delapena Setiawan
Urban Transit
•7 min read

Financing Breakthrough for Poland’s First Tram PPP: EBRD and Gülermak Seal Agreement for Kraków Fast Tram Phase IV

KRAKÓW, POLAND — In a milestone development for urban mobility and public infrastructure financing in Central Europe, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially signed loan agreements with Turkish engineering powerhouse Gülermak. The financial package is earmarked for the construction of Phase Four of the Kraków Fast Tram project—a pioneering undertaking that […]

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Basiran
Urban Transit
•8 min read

Bucharest Takes a Major Leap Forward: City Hall Awards Contracts for 15 Kilometers of New Tramway Feasibility Studies

BUCHAREST, Romania — In a decisive move to modernize its aging urban transport network, the Bucharest City Hall has officially awarded four crucial feasibility study contracts for the expansion of the city’s tram network. Valued at a combined RON 7.75 million (approximately EUR 1.58 million), these contracts mark the foundational step toward constructing 15 kilometers […]

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Nila Kartika Wati
Urban Transit
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European Investment Bank Backs Padua’s Urban Transit Revolution with EUR 43.5 Million Loan for SIR3 Tram Line and SIR1 Modernization

PADUA, ITALY — In a major boost to sustainable municipal mobility, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has finalized a EUR 43.5 million loan agreement with APS Holding, the municipal public transport and utility company owned by the City of Padua. The vital financial injection is earmarked for two primary objectives: the ambitious construction of the […]

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Nila Kartika Wati
Urban Transit
•10 min read

Transforming Urban Mobility: Algeria Officially Launches the Modern Mostaganem Tramway Network

MOSTAGANEM, ALGERIA — In a major milestone for Algeria’s urban transportation infrastructure, the Mediterranean port city of Mostaganem has officially inaugurated its long-awaited state-of-the-art tramway network. The grand opening ceremony was led by Algeria’s Minister of Transport, Kamel Beldjoud, alongside the Wali of Mostaganem, Aissa Boulahia, accompanied by a delegation of senior regional and national […]

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Jia Lissa
Urban Transit
•7 min read

Île-de-France Mobilités Expands Modernization Drive with Multi-Million Euro Alstom Tram Order and Fleet Realignment

PARIS — In a decisive move to overhaul and future-proof the public transport network across the French capital region, regional transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités has confirmed a fresh procurement agreement with rolling stock manufacturer Alstom. Building upon an initial order placed in 2021, the authority has officially commissioned an additional 28 TW20 tram sets—commercially known […]

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Lina Irawan
Urban Transit
•9 min read

Direct Rail Link Between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay Unveiled in Ambitious New Tramway Proposals

CARDIFF — Transport for Wales (TfW), working in close partnership with Cardiff Council, has officially unveiled ambitious proposals for a brand-new tramway system designed to directly connect Cardiff Central railway station with Cardiff Bay by rail for the very first time. The initiative marks a foundational milestone in the realization of the broader Cardiff Crossrail […]

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