Stadler Partners with Metropolitano de Lisboa to Supply 24 New Metro Vehicles in Major Modernization Effort

Stadler Partners with Metropolitano de Lisboa to Supply 24 New Metro Vehicles in Major Modernization Effort

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has signed a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa for the supply of 24 new metro vehicles, with an option for 12 additional units, in a deal worth €134 million. This agreement, witnessed by key Portuguese officials, marks the second order from the Lisbon metro operator, following a previous order in 2021. The new three-car vehicles will enhance the Circular Line, featuring spacious, bright interiors, modern passenger information systems, and accessibility features, including nine double doors on each side. Both Iñigo Parra, Executive Vice President of Stadler Division Spain, and Maria Helena Campos, Acting President of Metropolitano de Lisboa, highlighted the importance of this acquisition in modernizing the Lisbon metro and improving passenger experience.

(PRESS RELEASE) BUSSNANG, 31-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler has formalized a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa, the operator of the Lisbon metro, to supply 24 state-of-the-art vehicles, with an option for an additional 12 units. The agreement was signed today in the presence of Portugal’s Minister of the Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, and Secretary of State for Mobility, Cristina Pinto Dias.

This contract, valued at €134 million, marks the second collaboration between Stadler and the Lisbon metro operator, following an initial order in 2021. The new vehicles will enhance the Circular Line, with 14 units currently under construction and the first undergoing testing within the Metro Lisbon network.

The new metro vehicles will measure 49.6 meters in length and feature large windows, ensuring bright and spacious passenger compartments. Designed for maximum comfort, they will be equipped with modern passenger information systems, including large monitors and video surveillance for added safety. Accessibility is a key focus, with the vehicles featuring nine double doors on each side and expanded vestibule areas to facilitate quick and easy boarding and disembarking.

Iñigo Parra, Executive Vice President of Stadler Division Spain, expressed pride in being selected again by Metropolitano de Lisboa for this fleet modernization. “We are excited to provide vehicles that are more comfortable, spacious, quieter, and lighter. Our technology and expertise play a vital role in this significant mobility project, enhancing the performance and overall travel experience for passengers,” he stated.

Maria Helena Campos, Acting President of Metropolitano de Lisboa, emphasized that “the acquisition of these new trains is a critical advancement in modernizing the Lisbon Metro, improving service quality and capacity while enriching the travel experience and mobility for residents in the Lisbon Metropolitan area.”

About Stadler

Stadler has been building trains for 80 years. The provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service and signalling has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern Switzerland. It has a workforce of around 14,500 based in various production and engineering locations as well as more than 80 service locations. The company is conscious of its social responsibility for sustainable mobility and therefore stands for innovative, sustainable and durable quality products. The product range in the field of mainline railways and city transport includes highspeed trains, intercity trains, regional and suburban trains, metros, tramways and trams. Stadler also manufactures main-line locomotives, shunting locomotives and passenger carriages. It is the world’s leading manufacturer in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry.

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About Metropolitano de Lisboa

The Lisbon Metro provides a customer-focused public passenger transport service under a concession granted by the Portuguese State. It currently operates 4 independent lines, covering 44.5 km of network, with 56 stations (6 of which are transfer and interchange stations) and interface connections with other transport operators, serving the city of Lisbon and its surrounding municipalities.

With several ongoing projects focused on innovation, modernisation and network expansion, the Lisbon Metro is increasingly investing in new strategies to retain and attract customers.

Over its 76 years of operation, the Lisbon Metro established a strong reputation in sustainable mobility, consistently maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency across economic, social and environmental dimensions, while actively promoting decarbonization.

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SOURCE: Stadler Rail Group