Bombardier Transportation and the Vienna transport authority, Wiener Linien, have signed a contract for the manufacture of 119 Flexity Vienna trams, which includes a 24-year FlexCare maintenance management system agreement. The contract is valued at approximately €431 million ($480 million US) and includes an option for an additional 37 trams and further maintenance support. The vehicles will be manufactured at Bombardier's Vienna site.
Gunter Steinbauer, CEO, Wiener Linien, said, "We wanted a vehicle that is modern, comfortable and environmentally-friendly, that fits the existing infrastructure and offers good value for money."
Carsten Bopp, head of light rail vehicles, Bombardier Transportation Austria said, "We are delighted that Wiener Linien has opted for our Flexity trams and the FlexCare maintenance management system. Our employees at the Vienna site are particularly proud that Bombardier trams will operate in their hometown. We would like to thank Wiener Linien for their trust and for giving us the opportunity to play a part in shaping the cityscape of Vienna."
