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Old 2nd December 2010, 16:55
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Transtech to build Helsinkis new trams

Helsinki City Transport (Helsinfors Stads Trafikverk/Helsingin Kaupungin Liikennelaitos) have ordered 40 new trams from the finnish company Transtech.
The order is worth 113 106 384 €
Transtech have built the double decker trains for the finnish railway and, under earlier name Valmet, trams for Helsinki.
The first two trams will be delivered in 2013.
2014 the serial production will start and in 2016 all 40 will be rolling on Helsinki.
There also is an option for 90 more trams for further extensions of the tram network (to Degerö, the planned ring (Spårjokern) and to replace older trams) and for delivery in 2023-2026.

Some info:
Length: 27,3 m (1 m longer than earlier trams)
Width: 2,4 m (10 cm wider)
Gauge: 1000 mm
Seated passengers: 73+14
Standing passengers: 75
There also will be space for 4 wheelchairs (etc).

Computer generation of how it will look can be found here:
http://www.transtech.fi/index.php?16
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