Alstom has presented the new Metropolis metro car for local operator, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona.
The event is taking place from 4 to 7 June in Barcelona at the Fira Gran Via Convention Centre.
This year, visitors are able to visit the new Metropolis metro car manufactured by Alstom for TBM. In addition, they can test a driving simulator specifically designed for training drivers on the Barcelona metro network.
The new Metropolis metro car features a sustainable design with high recyclability and 100% LED lighting. It is also equipped with a smart information system, improved accessibility and air treatment technology.
Throughout the event, Alstom representatives are also speaking on key topics related to urban mobility including signalling, maintenance, and cyber security solutions.
This focus will help UITP showcase the potential of metro systems in providing the fastest and most energy-efficient way to get around a city.
“Our industry is at the heart of the transformation of our cities. Rail offers the quickest route to decarbonisation for the transport sector. Today, when passengers choose to travel by train, metro or tram, they emit 30 times less greenhouse gases compared to the same journey by car, and 20 times less than by plane. It is our collective responsibility to make rail the more attractive choice for travellers.”
