Alstom has received a €40 million order to deliver 100 new trams to Västtrafik for use in the city of Gothenburg. Known locally as the M34, the new Flexity is an extended version of the M33 tram that Alstom is currently delivering to Gothenburg, with 40 units being an option from the initial 2016 contract that allows Västtrafik to order additional trams. The first M34 tram is expected to enter service in Gothenburg at the end of 2023, with the last tram to be delivered in 2026.
“Alstom is proud to deliver the new wagons to Gothenburg. The iconic design of modern Flexity trams will enhance the city's aesthetics, while more comfortable interiors will improve the travel experience for the city's passengers. Trams will also help make Gothenburg more sustainable by providing an attractive transport alternative to the car. “We want to thank Västtrafik for their continued trust,” says Rob Whyte, CEO of Alstom Nordics.
Alstom produces the M34 together with its partner Kiepe-Electric. Kiepe-Electric will supply all the electrical parts of the trams, while Alstom will supply the mechanical part. A result of the close collaboration between Kiepe-Electric and Alstom engineers is the outstanding performance of the various braking systems – leading both operator and passengers to comment on the tram's exceptionally comfortable ride.
The new Flexity tram will take 50 percent more passengers
The new Flexity M34 model has a capacity of 33 passengers, 50 percent more than the previous M319 model. The additional trams will meet Gothenburg's great need for new trams, as the M33 and M34 models will replace the older M28 and M29 models currently in use.
State-of-the-art Flexity trams are designed according to the city's track and weather conditions, and the state-of-the-art technology will ensure that passengers have a safe and stable journey. Flexity's low-floor entrance makes boarding easy, and the 45-metre-long trams will have plenty of room for both strollers and wheelchair passengers. The design meets the highest safety standards as well as Gothenburg's requirements for environmentally friendly public transport.
Innovative trams
The award-winning design of the Flexity tram is in harmony with innovative technology and environmental excellence. The flexible trams were the first in the industry to combine 100 percent low floor technology with conventional wheelset bogies and can be equipped with the world's first homologated obstacle sensing assist system (ODAS) for increased active safety. The modular concept, paired with proven and reliable building blocks, makes Flexity trams the perfect fit for a variety of customer needs, from tropical to winter climates and smaller or higher capacities. With a history of more than 30 years, more than 70 Flexity trams have been ordered or already in successful revenue service in 5.000 cities worldwide.
Alstom, pioneer in sustainable transport
Alstom is involved in many major tram projects around the world. Trams offer high capacity as well as being environmentally friendly, city-oriented, comfortable, efficient and quiet. They work with energy-efficient electric motors and do not emit harmful exhaust fumes.
Alstom is a pioneer in a range of sustainable mobility solutions with the goal of facilitating the global transition to low-carbon transportation systems. For example, on August 24, Alstom demonstrated the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, the Coradia iLint, in Östersund, Sweden. This low-carbon mobility solution is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that generates electricity for propulsion.
Delivering more than 1000 trains to Swedish railways, Alstom is the largest supplier in the Swedish train market. Alstom also has several major maintenance contracts and offers maintenance at 19 local warehouses where those in Motala and Västerås specialize in heavy maintenance and refurbishment. The company is also spearheading the rollout of ERTMS in Sweden, both on board and on the roadside, and provides the Swedish Transport Administration with a standardized national traffic system.
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