ALSTOM delivers new CITADIS trams to the city of Bordeaux
(France)

Thanks to the experience gained on the 44 tramsets already
in service, some improvements have been made in term of
reliability in constant cooperation with the customer and
Veolia, which runs the tramways. The new trams incorporate a
number of enhancements over earlier models. Fixed door sills
narrow the gap between the platform and the carriage, making
them more accessible than ever. Some external elements were
reinforced, like for example part of side windscreens which are
now made of resin, in order to make them less vulnerable in
case of impact.



By 2008, the three lines of the Bordeaux tramway system will
have a total track length of 43.7km, and 84 stations.12km of
track have a ground-level power supply (APS) which allow the
tram to run without overhead catenaries. This innovative
technology, which has been in operation for the past 3 years,
has enabled the historic centre of Bordeaux to be preserved and
currently achieves 99.83% availability, in line with the
expectations of the CUB.



For more information, please contact Eric Lenoir