02-25-2017, 07:16 PM
Rennes, France, is building their second automated metro line - ligne b. Ligne a was constructed using Siemens VAL technology, and they use the current generation 208 trainsets.
For ligne b, they selected the all-new CityVal system, developed by Siemens and Lohr. It uses a greatly simplified guidance concept (used on Lohr's Translohr "Tram-on-Tires" systems) consisting of a central rail and two flat concrete rolling surfaces for the rubber tires on the vehicle.
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Prototype vehicle at the Lohr test track near Strasbourg, France
Siemens has begun assembly on the first 3 vehicles, which will be delivered later in the spring to the (very beautiful) maintenance facility (Garages Atilier).
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The line is scheduled to open in 2020.
CityVal was recently proposed in Oakville, but was rejected.
For ligne b, they selected the all-new CityVal system, developed by Siemens and Lohr. It uses a greatly simplified guidance concept (used on Lohr's Translohr "Tram-on-Tires" systems) consisting of a central rail and two flat concrete rolling surfaces for the rubber tires on the vehicle.
Prototype vehicle at the Lohr test track near Strasbourg, France
Siemens has begun assembly on the first 3 vehicles, which will be delivered later in the spring to the (very beautiful) maintenance facility (Garages Atilier).
The line is scheduled to open in 2020.
CityVal was recently proposed in Oakville, but was rejected.