100 days! 2 million! Tang Che's Porto Metro was widely praised

According to rail transit exhibition news, as of noon on March 4, 2024, local time, the subway trains exported by CRRC Tangshan Company to Porto, Portugal, have achieved continuous safe passenger operation for 100 days. The total fleet mileage exceeds 240,000 kilometers and transports more than 2 million passengers. Widely praised by the citizens of Porto.

At 11:30 noon on December 6, 2023, local time, witnessed by Portuguese Prime Minister Costa and Porto Mayor Moreira, the new subway train developed by CRRC Tangshan Company departed from Trindade Station and headed for the Concert Hall station, officially put into service on the Porto Metro network. A Chinese-made subway was put into commercial operation in the EU for the first time, becoming an important symbol of China-Europe rail transit cooperation.

The subway train exported by CRRC Tangshan Company to Porto, Portugal, has successfully carried passengers continuously for 100 days.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It has 6 subway lines and 81 stations with a total length of 67 kilometers. The service scope includes Porto urban and suburban areas.

On January 21, 2020, CRRC Tangshan Company and Porto Metro Company signed a subway vehicle and maintenance project contract, becoming China's first order in the EU urban rail market. The contract stipulates that CRRC Tangshan Company will produce a total of 18 subway trains with a total of 72 units (4 units) and provide maintenance services for a period of 5 years. All vehicles in the project will be delivered by the end of 2023.

The new subway train is jointly designed by CRRC Tangshan Company and Porto Metro Company. Based on the operating environment and needs of Porto Metro , it adheres to the design concept of green intelligence, comfort and safety. It has the characteristics of lightweight, low energy consumption, intelligence, etc., and is in line with European standards. new generation subway train.

CRRC Tangshan Company has rich experience in vehicle maintenance and an efficient intelligent operation and maintenance system. The after-sales service team stationed in Porto works closely with the subway company to formulate personalized maintenance plans based on operational needs and continue to provide services to the subway. Provide strong guarantee for safe and reliable operation of vehicles.

The new subway trains and supporting maintenance services from China have met the growing demand for Porto subway passenger flow, improved the operating efficiency of the subway network, and made urban transportation more comfortable and convenient.