Casa Transports, the public company in charge of the construction of the tramway network in Casablanca, Morocco, has chosen Alstom for the delivery and maintenance of 74 Citadis trams. This contract has a firm tranche of approximately €120 million. The deal also includes options for the supply of additional trainsets, as well as maintenance of the fleet over a 15-year period. The total value of this contract, including the firm tranche, options and maintenance, amounts to over €190 million.

Alstom Transport will supply Citadis trams coupled in double units of 65 metres total – a configuration similar to the trainsets currently under construction for Rabat. This will optimise spare parts and maintenance costs of both networks. The first trainsets will be delivered to Casa Transports 24 months after the contract becomes effective, with entry into commercial service expected for December 2012. The 74 Citadis trams will be operated on a 30-km line crossing the city from east to west. It is expected to carry up to 250,000 passengers per day.