CITYLINK TramTrain – Das Projekt Saarbahn GmbH

As part of the project, Saarbahn GmbH ordered 28 CITYLINK Tram-Trains with the option of a further 21 vehicles and will be the first operator in the consortium to receive the vehicles. The contract also includes up to 32 years of maintenance. Passenger services are due to start after the test phase in 2025. CITYLINK is a modular, barrier-free light rail vehicle that was specifically designed to connect urban areas with the surrounding region without forcing passengers to switch trains in order to offer them a comfortable journey. The dual-system light rail vehicles can operate on tram routes with 750 V DC and mainline routes with 15 kV AC. Each bi-directional vehicle has three carriage sections and four bogies. Access to the vehicle is barrier-free. Four doors on each side allow quick entry and exit. The interior offers 100 comfortable seats and capacity for 133 standing passengers. The bright and spacious passenger compartment has two large multifunctional zones with space for bicycles and pushchairs as well as reserved areas for wheelchair users

• Bi-directional vehicle

• Lightweight structure made of high-strength stainless steel (duplex)

• Bogie with ball-bearing-supported slewing ring

• Energy efficiency thanks to lightweight structure,

  CO2 heat-pump heating, effective vehicle insulation

• Sliding steps with integrated ultrasonic sensors for platform detection

• 15 kV AC Dry trafo integrated on the roof

• Ergonomically designed driver workplace,

  including an instructor seat with height regulation and dedicated driver‘s access

• Driver‘s cab with independently controlled air-

  conditioning system

• Rear-view and front cameras

• Collision warning system

• Visibility for driver according to EN 16186-5

• Flexibly configurable, light and airy interior

• Air suspension for smooth, low-noise operation and increased passenger comfort

• 2 multifunctional zones

• WLAN and infotainment with 29-inch widescreen display

• Barrier-free entrance area

• Full compliance with EN 12663 P-III + P-IV

  and EN 15227 C-III + C-IV

• Surveillance camera system

• Passenger counting system

• Energy consumption meter