TAIWAN: CAF has been awarded a framework contract to supply up to 23 Urbos trams for the Xidong and Keelung line projects in New Taipei.
The agreement finalised in early June includes the provision of spare parts, depot equipment and a driving simulator. It has a potential value of €200m if all options are taken up.
The nine-section aluminium bodied trams will be 55 m long with a capacity of up to 615 passengers and full accessibility for people with reduced mobility. CAF said they would be tailored to the region’s weather conditions.
The framework order has been placed by Malaysian engineering company Gamuda, which is building the Xidong Line through a joint venture with local partners MiTAC Information Technology Corp (15%) and Dong Pi (10%). The main works are expected to be completed by 2032.
The elevated Xidong Line will run 5·6 km from Donghu on the Wenhu Line to Xizhi railway station and an interchange with the future Keelung Line, with six stations and a depot.
The Keelung Line is to be equipped by the consortium as an option on the Xidong Line contract.
