Metro Ligero Oeste in Spain and Alstom sign a contract for the comprehensive overhaul of its Citadis tram fleet
Alstom's industrial site in Pinto (Madrid) will be in charge of carrying out the engineering, overhaul, tests and homologation of the equipment.
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Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), transport operator in Madrid, has formalised the signing of a key contract with Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions, to carry out the comprehensive overhaul of key systems for the operation of the Citadis tram fleet that has been operating in Madrid since 2007.
The contract includes a mid-life general overhaul of its fleet of 27 Alstom Citadis trams. Tasks to be performed include the inspection and maintenance of braking system, bogies (both motor and trailer), circuit breakers, vehicle couplings, inter-car shock absorbers and the emergency brake control unit.
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.
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