| Project Detail |
The project is expected to consist of multiple schemes, including acquisition of electric rail rolling stock, retrofit of diesel trains, modernisation of rail lines, including the construction of the new suburban express commuter rail network, RER Métropolitain de Bordeaux (linking Bordeaux and its suburbs in the Bordeaux metropolitan area and acquisition of associated rolling stock) and new construction of rail depots in the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region in France.
Objectives
The aim of the project is to accelerate the decarbonization of the regional mobility including the regional railways operations on non-electrified lines in the Region. The project will cover infrastructure investments (mainly the rehabilitation and upgrade of existing railway infrastructure), as well as acquisition and modernisation of rolling stock aimed at improving the quality and increase the offer of commuter, regional and long distance passenger rail services within and in relation with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region in France.
Sector(s)
Transport - Transportation and storage
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 700 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 1648 million |
