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        IZMIR COMMUTER TRAIN

        Signature(s)

        Amount
        € 150,000,000
        Countries
        Sector(s)
        Türkiye : € 150,000,000
        Transport : € 150,000,000
        Signature date(s)
        14/03/2007 : € 150,000,000

        Summary sheet

        Release date
        19 December 2002
        Status
        Reference
        Signed | 14/03/2007
        20020152
        Project name
        Promoter - financial intermediary
        Izmir Commuter Train
        Greater Izmir Municipality
        Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
        Total cost (Approximate amount)
        Approximately EUR 130 million
        Approximately EUR 350 million
        Location
        Sector(s)
        Description
        Objectives

        Upgrading of the suburban railway system in Izmir, including investment in new rolling stock, construction and refurbishment of stations, replacement of level crossings, construction of passenger transfer facilities, and construction of depots and warehouses.

        The project aims to alleviate the current traffic congestion, accommodate future growth in traffic volume and improve both the quality of life and environmental conditions in the metropolitan area of Izmir.

        Environmental aspects
        Procurement

        The proposed extension of the LRTS would alleviate traffic congestion in the city centre with consequent environmental benefits. Throughout appraisal of the project, environmental issues will be thoroughly reviewed according to applicable Turkish regulations and in line with EU environmental practices.

        Procurement of the components financed by the Bank to be carried out through open tendering and published in the Official Journal of the European Community.

        Comments

        Urban Transport

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