Metro Ligero Oeste in Spain and Alstom sign a contract for the comprehensive overhaul of its Citadis tram fleet

Optimising efficiency and commitment to security

This contract not only involves the optimisation of the fleet maintenance processes, but also a guarantee of the quality of service that MLO provides to its passengers. The overhaul of the trams' critical systems ensures efficient, reliable and safe operation, while maintaining the continuity of the service and passenger safety as a priority.

The overhaul of braking system will begin in January 2025, with additional equipment scheduled for overhaul in 2026.

Alstom's industrial site in Pinto, Madrid will be responsible for the engineering, tests, and fine-tuning the equipment, highlighting the commitment of both companies to quality and safety.

The contract will be developed in two phases starting in 2025 and running until 2029.

"This agreement with Alstom Spain reaffirms our confidence in a key partner for the proper performance of our service; and it is a guarantee of optimisation of the efficiency of maintenance processes, as well as a key commitment to the safety and continuity of the services we provide to our passengers" says Pablo Escoda, general manager of Metro Ligero Oeste.

"We thank Metro Ligero Oeste for renewing its confidence in Alstom Spain.  Our entire team, from our centres in Madrid, provides industrial and technological support to operators and passengers to build sustainable, safe, smart and inclusive mobility," said Leopoldo Maestu, Manager Director Alstom in Spain.

Alstom, the manufacturer of the Citadis trams operated by MLO, has been a strategic partner since the start of operation of the service in 2007. During these 17 years, the collaboration between the two companies has focused on warranty projects, maintenance and supply of materials, consolidating a relationship that is now strengthened with the signing of this new agreement.

This long-term collaboration strengthens MLO's confidence in Alstom as a reference supplier in the sector, ensuring sustainable and high-quality urban mobility for the community of Madrid.

Alstom is the market leader in rail services, supporting customers over the entire asset lifecycle with the broadest portfolio of services solutions. Alstom’s FlexCare Sustain solutions cover parts, repairs, component overhauls and obsolescence management, with flexible contracts from on demand orders to long-term agreements, with committed costs and lead-times. Alstom provides 24/7 customer care through a worldwide network of repair and overhaul centres to sustain the safety and reliability of fleets for the long run.

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