CAF has signed a contract for the supply of 23 new electric units for the city of Auckland, New Zealand. The contract, worth in excess of €130M, includes maintenance of the trains until the end of 2025 and an extension option for up to 5 additional units.
In 2011, Auckland Transport awarded CAF the supply of 57 electric units and their maintenance for 12 years, with a further 15 units purchased in 2017. All 72 supplied units are currently in revenue service in Auckland. CAF's reliable fleet has completed over 33 million kilometers and has played a crucial role in the increase in passenger numbers using public transport across Auckland.
The new units will be similar to the 72 previously supplied, consisting of three cars: two cabbed end motor cars and one intermediate trailer car, with a total capacity for 380 passengers. The car structure is made of stainless steel, with each car equipped with two passenger access doors per side. The intermediate car will feature a low floor to facilitate access for persons with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
This contract consolidates CAF's presence in the region. In addition to the previous contracts with Auckland Transport, the company has secured a significant number of projects in Australia since establishing its subsidiary there in 2010, including the recent projects for Parramatta Light Rail and Regional Rail Bi-Mode units in New South Wales.