Alstom has secured an order to supply 27 new-generation Citadis trams to the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS), strengthening the city’s fleet from 2026.
This order follows the eight-year framework agreement signed in April 2023, valued at up to EUR 250 million. It builds on the initial batch of 12 trams ordered in 2023, which are set to enter service from spring 2025.
“We are delighted with this additional order for new-generation Citadis trams. We thank the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and CTS for their confidence in our ability to meet the growing need for sustainable and innovative mobility in the European capital,” said Frédéric Wiscart, President of Alstom France.
Enhanced accessibility and passenger comfort
The 45-metre-long trams, with a width of 2.40 metres, feature eight double doors on each side, including at the ends, for improved passenger flow. Each tram has a capacity of 286 passengers and is fitted with fully glazed doors to enhance comfort and safety.
Designed to comply with accessibility regulations for people with reduced mobility (PRM), the trams include:
- 100% low-floor access for seamless boarding.
- Enhanced lighting inside and out, aiding door visibility and accessibility.
- Acoustic signals and loudspeakers for visually and hearing-impaired passengers.
For passenger convenience, the trams are air-conditioned and equipped with a dynamic passenger information system and video surveillance. As cross-border vehicles, they will be certified under BOStrab, Germany’s federal tramway construction and operation regulations.
The new Citadis trams will consume 25% less energy than current models, thanks to upgraded engines, optimised climate control systems, and 100% LED lighting. They are also eco-designed, with 95% of materials being recyclable and 98% reusable.
Additionally, the trams have been engineered for reduced maintenance, with a 16% decrease in preventive servicing over their 30-year lifespan. Simplified spare parts selection and enhanced component accessibility further streamline upkeep.
Made in France
The production of these Citadis trams involves ten of Alstom’s sites across France, including La Rochelle for assembly, Le Creusot for bogies, and Villeurbanne for onboard electronics and cybersecurity.
Alstom’s Citadis range benefits from extensive global experience, with over 3,000 trams ordered across 70 cities in 20 countries. Since their introduction in 2000, Citadis trams have travelled more than one billion kilometres, carrying over 10 billion passengers.
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