Midland Metro contracts signed

摘要

Centro has signed a £40million deal with Spanish firm CAF to supply 25 trams for the Midland Metro system. The trams will be the'Urbos 3' type featuring five sections, 100% low-floor access and six doorways on each side.They will replace the fleet of 16 AnsaldoT69 trams built for the line's opening in 1999.The enlarged fleet will allow a more frequent service and provide the extra vehicles needed for the extension from Snow Hill to New Street station, due to open in 2015.