FRENCH REGIONAL TRAINS

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

French Regional authorities

Lieu

• France

Description

The investment programme consists of the purchase of rolling stock by French Regions for use on their regional rail networks. It is foreseen that the combined number of train sets for the different Régions will likely be of the order of 300.

Objectifs

The new rolling stock will be used in a variety of situations. These are expected to include the replacement of obsolete/life-expired rolling stock for the provision of existing rail services, the enhancement of the capacity of existing services or the provision of new additional rail services to accommodate growing demand.

Commentaires

Secteur(s)

• Transports - Transports et entreposage

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 750 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 2000 million

Aspects environnementaux

Rolling stock manufacture is outside the scope of application of either Annex I or Annex II of EIA Directive 2012/92/EU. During appraisal, the Bank will check compliance of the technical specifications of the rolling stock concerning noise and energy efficiency requirements in particular. Arrangements for the disposal of obsolete rolling stock will also be investigated.

Passation des marchés

The Bank will check that contracts for the implementation of the project have been tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directives 2004/18/EC and 2007/66/EC) with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.

Statut

Approuvé - 17/09/2013