Hyundai Rotem has won a contract to deliver 32 high-floor light rail vehicles to the Canadian city of Edmonton.
The contract is worth USD 220 million and involves the design and production of the new vehicles, with production expected to begin later this year. Deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2030.
The vehicles will have three sections and will be capable of speeds of 80 km/h. The vehicles will replace the fleet of U2 light rail vehicles manufactured by Siemens, which entered service more than 45 years ago.
As they are replacing a fleet of worn-out vehicles, the new trains are designed with a focus on passenger safety and comfort. They are adapted to the extreme climatic conditions in the Canadian city of Edmonton, including temperatures as low as –40°C and heavy snowfall, and incorporate energy-saving solutions through lightweight design. The front end is also equipped with a collision warning system to increase passenger and pedestrian safety.
The exterior design of the new vehicles retains the visual identity of the existing fleet but introduces color contrasts and modern lighting with a forward-looking look. Inside, the trains are equipped with passenger information systems and offer easy access for passengers with reduced mobility.
The new high-floor light rail vehicles will enter service on the first 1.6 km of the Northwest Line (Phase I) and on the extension of the Capital South Line (Phase I), which is under construction and is expected to become operational in 2029. The Capital Line crosses the city on a north-south axis and connects the center to the suburbs.
With this contract, Hyundai Rotem will supply vehicles for all light rail lines in Edmonton. In 2021, the manufacturer also won a contract to deliver 46 high-floor light rail vehicles for the Valley West line, which is different from the high-floor lines covered by the current project. These trams have already been delivered in stages since August last year.
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