Release date: 20 September 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Syndicat Intercommunal de Transport en Commun de l’Agglomération Tourangelle (Tours Intermunicipal Public Transport Association)
Location
Description
Construction of the first tramway line in the city of Tours (14.8 km, 29 stations), passing through Tours city centre to connect its northern districts to the urban centre of Joué-les-Tours to the south.
Objectives
To boost the competitiveness and attractiveness of public transport in the Tours region.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 150 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 363 million
Environmental aspects
The project will help to enhance the relative attraction of rail versus road transport. This will result in a reduction in the number of journeys undertaken by private car and limit the harmful impacts of this mode of transport (accidents, local atmospheric pollution and noise).
Procurement
Procurement procedures will be in accordance with national legislation and EU directives.
Status
Signed - 16/11/2011
Disclaimer
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