Pöyry consortium to implement Finnish light rail project

The City of Tampere has awarded Tralli, a consortium of Pöyry, VR Track and YIT, a contract worth approximately USS$281 million to carry out the light rail project in Tampere, Finland. The 23.5 kilometre light rail system will be constructed in the busiest part of the Tampere public transport system, from the city centre to Sampola, with 23 to 25 stops. The development phase of the project will begin in July 2015, with Pöyry and VR Track jointly responsible for all engineering, both in the develop
June 23, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The City of Tampere has awarded Tralli, a consortium of 6727 Pöyry, VR Track and YIT, a contract worth approximately USS$281 million to carry out the light rail project in Tampere, Finland.
 
The 23.5 kilometre light rail system will be constructed in the busiest part of the Tampere public transport system, from the city centre to Sampola, with 23 to 25 stops.
 
The development phase of the project will begin in July 2015, with Pöyry and VR Track jointly responsible for all engineering, both in the development phase and the implementation. Following the development phase, a decision will be made on the start of the implementation phase during which VR Track and YIT will be responsible for construction. Implementation is expected to be completed in two parts, in 2019 and 2023.

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