Alstom has delivered the first of 60 M34 trams to Västtrafik in Gothenburg, Sweden.
These new models are 45 metres long, making them 12 metres longer than the city’s current vehicles. Due to their increased size, they can accommodate almost twice as many passengers, with room for 319 people.
“We are very pleased to now deliver the first M34 to Västtrafik and to Gothenburg. It is a tram with a large capacity thanks to its generous length. As always when building advanced vehicles, the production process is a journey in itself, and we have had a very good and close collaboration with Västtrafik through all stages. Now we look forward to continuing to deliver the rest of the fleet.”
Västtrafik ordered 40 longer trams from Alstom in September 2021, followed by an additional 20 in 2022.
The first of these vehicles was delivered to Gothenburg from Alstom’s plant in Bautzen, Germany on 23 August 2024. The remaining 59 trams will be delivered gradually to until 2026.
This order has an estimated value of approximately 1.4 billion SEK (123 million EUR).
“This is a milestone in our investment in developing public transport in Gothenburg. With 60 new and longer trams, we are making it even easier for Gothenburg's citizens to get to their jobs, schools and activities in a sustainable way.”
