CAF designated by Metro Medellin for the refurbishment of 42 units

Metro de MEDELLIN. Suministro de 12 Trenes para el Metro de la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia). Son unidades de metro compuestas cada una por 3 coches (2 coches motores y 1 coche remolque) que podrán funcionar en composición simple y doble. La longitud de la unidad simple (3 coches) es aproximadamente de 69 metros y con capacidad máxima de transporte de 1.145 pasajeros. La unidad incorpora 4 puertas por costado en cada coche, captación de energía mediante pantógrafo a la catenaria de 1500 Vcc., y la más moderna tecnología en información al pasajero. Nave de Pruebas. Factoría de Irun. Irun, 07 de junio de 2011 © Karlos Corbella –argazkilaria-

CAF

CAF has been chosen by the city of Medellín (Colombia) for the rehabilitation of 42 x 3-car units manufactured in the mid-90s and currently operating in the Colombian city’s metro network. The operation amounts to approximately €80 million.

The scope of the work covers the modernisation and upgrading of the units in their structure and interior and exterior decoration, as well as the replacement and retrofit of some of the vehicles’ main equipment and systems, such as the traction systems, auxiliary equipment, brakes and lighting.

In recent years, CAF has developed several projects for the Medellín Metro, and has supplied a total of 36 units since 2011, which are now providing revenue service in the Colombian city, and therefore, this new agreement demonstrates the Colombian Authorities’ trust in the Company.