June 8, 2023
HORNELL, NY – Back in February, WLEA reported that Alstom was the highest bidder for a deal with SEPTA in Philadelphia, and now Alstom is proceeding with this deal. OFficials with Alstom say that the Hornell facility will, “deliver 130 full low floor electric streetcars valued at over €667 million (approximately USD$ 718.2 million), with options to build an additional 30 streetcars,” the official from Alstom stated. “The agreement calls for the delivery of fully customised, sustainable, next-generation Citadis light rail vehicles (LRVs) specifically designed for North America and made to navigate the historic streets of Philadelphia. The new Citadis streetcars will provide an energy-efficient mobility solution that utilises state-of-the-art, service-proven traction technology and offers a 20% reduction in energy consumption compared to a standard light rail solution. Additionally, energy efficiency is achieved by integrating LED lights and sensor-based air-conditioning, and each vehicle is 99% recyclable at the end of its 30-year lifespan.”
