Graz is investing 69 million euros in new trams for the future!

Graz is investing 69 million euros in new trams for the future!

Graz, Österreich - Graz takes a huge step into the future of public transport! With a decision in the municipal council, 16 brand new trams are ordered, financed by an investment -strong sum of impressive 69 million euros. This measure is part of a comprehensive plan to modernize and adapt public transport to the growing passenger volume in the city. "Graz is growing - and public transport has to grow with the city," says Vice Mayor Judith Schwentner (Greens), who emphasizes the importance of this investment. In addition, additional 58 million euros will be provided for maintenance for the next 24 years to guarantee reliable and permanent infrastructure. The new trams, which are delivered by Urstom Transport Austria GmbH, are intended to offer space for around 200 passengers and are specially designed for Graz 'needs to enable barrier -free progress.

like 5 minutes, the procurement of the new garnish is urgently necessary because the old vehicles are the end of their Have achieved lifespan. The Financial City Councilor Manfred Eber (KPÖ) explained that the financing is from the investment fund and the maintenance work is carried out directly in Graz. This ensures that the city is not only equipped with new vehicles, but also develops a solid and sustainable mobility system in the long term that promotes over 300,000 passengers every day. In parallel to the purchase of the trams, the two -track expansion of line 1 and the planning of line 8 is promoted. These progress is part of a visionary strategy to make Graz a city worth living in, in which all road users can move safely and comfortably on the inside. Further information can be found in the detailed article by Orf Styria .