The trams will run on all three of the new lines, replacing the existing trams in reserved lanes.
The study concluded that over a 30-year lifetime, a tramway system emits about 50 percent of the CO2 as a BRT system operated with diesel buses, and about 30 percent less CO2 than a BRT system operated with hybrid buses.
The first part of the order is for 12 trams, worth a total of $46 million.
The Rio network, the second 100% catenary-free tramway in the world, consists of three lines covering more than 17 miles, with 31 stations.
The Citadis tram for Lusail is 108 feet long in single unit and can accommodate 207 passengers in “common” and “family” classes. It can be coupled to double its capacity.
Alstom, Entreprise Métro d'Alger, Ferrovial and Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires will extend Cital to include the assembly and maintenance of regional and intercity trains, in addition to its current focus on Citadis trams.
These hi-tech Citadis X05 trams will feature 40% more windows compared to the previous generation in circulation on Line 1 of the Metropole, LED lights, large individual seats and trip-related information displayed on extra-wide screens.
Bordeaux has ordered 115 Citadis since the year 2000 and owns one of the largest tram fleets in France.
The order, worth over $21 million, represents the exercise of an option on a contract signed in 2011.
The test track — which is approximately a quarter-mile long — is powered via catenaries, enabling Citadis trams to run at speeds of 25 mph.
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