Turkish rail systems manufacturer BozankayaDeliveries of trams produced by for Belgrade have begun. The first of a total of 25 units has arrived in the Serbian capital, and it is planned to enter service in June.
First Step for Belgrade Fleet
City authorities introduced the new tram. These 30.5-meter-long trams, 70 passengers at speeds up to 118 km/h It has a carrying capacity. For comfortable travel, 48 seat contains.
Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić confirmed that the last tram on order will arrive in the city by the end of the year. He also said that Belgrade is aiming to upgrade its current fleet Plans to buy 100 more trams This marks a significant renewal of Belgrade's public transport network.
Agreement and Discussions
Bozankaya between Belgrade $2024 million contract signed in July 73.5, foresees delivery of all trams by August 2025. The first unit is to be delivered in full within the agreed 12-month timeframe, BozankayaThe remaining trams will be delivered in stages, ensuring a smooth integration of the new fleet into Belgrade’s public transport system.
However, the tram tender has also been plagued by controversy. Local media reported that bids from Stadler, PESA and Siemens Mobility’s Serbian branch were excluded from the tender. This exclusion has led to public criticism and possible accusations of corruption. Some organisations, BozankayaHe added fuel to the debate about the fairness of the Belgrade deal by noting that had supplied similar trams to the Romanian city of Timișoara at a lower price.
Despite this, city officials stress the importance of the project. They believe the fleet renewal will improve comfort and reliability across Belgrade’s transport network.
