Amsterdam’s public transport operator GVB has launched a tender for the procurement of 75 new modern trams. The first of the new vehicles is expected to enter service in 2032 and will carry passengers in Amsterdam for at least 30 years. According to GVB, the contract award is expected by the end of 2027.
Under the tender, GVB is seeking trams that are more reliable and easier to maintain in order to improve punctuality, offer enhanced safety, generate less noise and vibration in the urban environment, provide better visibility for drivers, deliver greater comfort for passengers and staff, and ensure high levels of accessibility, safety and sustainability.
It is worth noting that in July 2025, Vervoerregio Amsterdam, the Transport Authority of Amsterdam responsible for organising, funding and coordinating public transport in the city and its metropolitan area, requested that GVB launch a tender for the acquisition of 78 modern trams. The budget allocated to this project amounts to EUR 391 million.
New modern trams to replace the existing fleet
The new trams will replace around half of the current “combi” fleet, which is approaching the end of its service life in the coming years. GVB is modernising its tram fleet in phases, resulting in a mix of three generations of vehicles. By combining new trams with life extension programmes for existing units, Amsterdam continues to rely on a safe, reliable and future-ready public transport system.
Amsterdam’s tram network forms the backbone of the city’s urban public transport, serving an extensive network of lines connecting the city centre with residential districts and suburban areas. The system is operated with approximately 230 trams.
The fleet still includes Siemens Combino trams delivered between 2002 and 2004. Older vehicles are also in service, mainly used as reserve units or on lower-demand routes, alongside modern trams delivered in recent years by CAF. This mix of different generations ensures service continuity while allowing for gradual modernisation of the system, with the aim of increasing capacity, comfort and energy efficiency.
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