Release date: 21 September 2009
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Regione Veneto, through its subsidiary Sistemi Territoriali SpA, launched an open tender to choose the leasing company(ies) in charge of the acquisition of the rolling stock. Contact: G. Gambato - ChairmanLocation
Description
Purchase of 22 passenger trains for regional railway transport in the Veneto Region.
Objectives
The project will facilitate the mobility of persons using public transport by rail and promote a shift from private vehicles to trains.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 65 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Total project cost is estimated at EUR 130 million.
Environmental aspects
The project will enhance the attractiveness of the railway sector compared to the road sector and is expected to attract some commuters away from private vehicles. It will most likely contribute to lowering pollution (air and noise), as well as reducing accidents.
Procurement
The project's compliance with applicable EU legislation will be checked, with respect in particular to the publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate. Details of the procurement procedures and strategies will be revised during appraisal.
Status
Signed - 27/05/2010
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).