A €36.5 million order for seven new Luas trams has been announced ahead of a planned extension of the system’s Green Line.
Alstom will supply new, longer Citadis trams before the end of 2017 to coincide with the launch of the extension.
The new vehicles will be 54.6 metres long, compared to the 43 metres of the current fleet, increasing capacity for an extra 60 passengers.
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe TD said: “Placing the order for the new trams today, is another important step in this project.
“The new trams will carry more people and allow the Luas Cross City extension to provide a frequent, efficient and integrated transport option for the city centre and all the way to Cabra.”
New tram stops being built for the Luas Cross City will be longer to accommodate the new trams. Existing platforms will also be extended.
