Transport for London and Siemens sign Piccadilly Line fleet renewal contract

摘要

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) announced on November 20 that it has signed a contract with Siemens for 94 New Tube for London trains for London Underground's (LU) 71km Piccadilly Line. Delivery of the £1.5bn fleet, which is based on Siemens' Inspiro metro train platform, is due to begin in 2023, enabling the withdrawal of the six-car 1973 Stock trains. The 100km/h trains will feature air-conditioning and full-width gangways. Siemens was selected as preferred bidder in June, but contract signing was delayed after Alstom and a Bombardier-Hitachi joint venture launched legal challenges.