BG Voz: Contracted Spanish trains for 300 million euros

The Spanish company CAF has signed a contract with the company "Srbijavoz" on the delivery of 30 electric multi-unit trains (EMUs) for the needs of the suburban railway BG Voz u Belgrade, the Basque-based company announced.

The total value of the contract exceeds 300 million euros, and the agreement also includes full maintenance services for the delivered trains during a period of two years, writes the portal eKapija.

As part of the contract, three-part electric motor compositions based on CAF's Civity platform will be delivered, intended for suburban and regional railway traffic. Each unit has a total capacity of 546 passengers, including 204 seats, and is designed for a maximum operating speed of up to 120 kilometers per hour.

Trains will have aluminum bodies and will be equipped with two bogies per wheel, a configuration adapted to achieve optimal acceleration and braking performance on lines with frequent stops.

The internal organization of the space includes six multifunctional zones per train, with the possibility of accommodating up to 18 bicycles, which additionally meets the needs of modern urban and suburban transport.

Photo: A. Andjić

It is planned that the new trains will be deployed on the BG Train network, which includes 35 stations spread over four main and three complementary lines. This network connects central parts of Belgrade with suburban terminals, including Ovča, Batajnica and Resnik, with further extensions to Mladenovac and Lazarevac.

The introduction of new compositions is aimed at replacing the existing, outdated rolling stock and improving the reliability and quality of service in suburban rail traffic.

This represents the second contract of the CAF company on the railway market of Serbia, after the realization of the project of delivery of 30 trams for city traffic in Belgrade, which was contracted in 2009.

The contract was concluded after several months of preparations and negotiations at the level of the state and competent institutions. Previously, a working group was formed that analyzed the technical and commercial aspects of the project and participated in the preparation of contract documents.

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