The City of Vienna and Wiener Linien have ordered an additional 27 Flexity trams from the manufacturer Alstom. This decision follows the initial 2015 order of 119 vehicles, with 81 already in service across the city.
The current tram fleet of Wiener Linien consists of approximately 500 vehicles. The newly ordered Flexity trams will gradually replace the older high-floor E2 units. Additional trams are also needed for network expansions, including lines 27, 12, and 18. The delivery of these 27 new trams is set to begin in mid-2025 and be completed by the end of 2026.
Peter Hanke, City Councillor for Public Transport and Finance, stated, “The Flexity is produced locally in Donaustadt. With this new order, we are not only modernizing our tram fleet but also supporting local production.”
Currently, Flexity trams operate on lines 6, 11, 18, 71, 60, 49, and 46, having covered nearly ten million kilometers. Starting next year, they will also run on lines D, 43, and 1, increasing their presence in the city center.
“We are investing heavily in our tram network over the coming years. To support these expansion projects, additional vehicles are necessary. The Flexity has performed well in passenger service, and we are committed to increasing the number of accessible trains,” said Gudrun Senk, Managing Director of Wiener Linien for technical operations.
Lilian Meyer, Managing Director of Alstom Austria, commented, “We are pleased that the Flexity trams have met the needs of the City of Vienna, Wiener Linien, and their passengers, leading to this additional order.”
The Alstom plant in Donaustadt, employing around 770 people, produces approximately 80 trams annually. Last year, the thousandth tram was built at this facility, a Flexity tram delivered to Wiener Linien.
The Flexity tram, measuring 34 meters in length, can accommodate 211 passengers. It features multipurpose areas designed to provide space for strollers and wheelchairs. The tram is equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting and displays inside the vehicle to inform passengers about the next stops, transfer options, and departure times. The driver’s cab is modernized with a fully digital cockpit, utilizing touchscreens instead of analog instruments. (Presse-Service, Rathauskorrespondenz)
