Izmir EMUs

CAF signs a contract for the supply of 33 Suburban Units for the Turkish city Izmir. The amount of the contract is € 123 m.

CAF has signed today (10 July 2008) a contract for the supply of 33 Suburban EMUs for the Turkish city IZMIR. This contract has been executed between CAF and IZBAN, a Turkish company 50% of which is owned by TCDD (Turkish Railway Organization) and the other 50% by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. The operation amounts to €123 million.

These are large capacity suburban EMUs comprising 3 motor cars with austenitic Stainless Steel bodyshells, 25KV AC current collection, in a total length of 70 metres and with a maximum transport capacity of 740 passengers. The EMU has the most advanced technology for crash protection, fire and fumes resistance and other equipment such as Passenger Information System, Video entertainment, CCTV, etc.

The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2010.

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