Combino Press Release
malrowe
Sunday, August 4, 2002 1:58 PM
Here's the text of the Press Release provided by M.Tram (and
Siemens) on Friday last:
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Media Release
For Immediate Release
2 August, 2002
M>TRAM PREVIEWS ITS NEXT GENERATION OF TRAMS
The first of M>Trarn's new fleet was officially named after
Melbourne tramways legend Sir Robert Risson today.
Transport Minister, Peter Batchelor, officiated at the naming
ceremony which recognised the contribution to Melbourne's Tramways
by Sir Robert Risson former Chairman of the Melbourne and
Metropolitan Tramways Board between 1949 1970. Sir Robert was
instrumental in retaining trams in Melbourne at a time when other
international cities were dismantling their tram networks.
M>Tram has invested over $195 million in 59 new Siemens trams, which
offer an improved level of customer comfort and features. The
vehicle is currently in testing on the M>Tram network and will
commence service in late 2002.
The new low floor trams feature accessible seating, dedicated
wheelchair space, air conditioning, colour contrasting for the
visually impaired, and improved customer information via automated
announcements and electronic displays.
M>Tram Chief Executive Officer, Mr Craig Wallace, said, "This is a
significant step for M>Tram as it heralds the commencement of a new
level of customer comfort for over 240,000 M>Tram customers per day.
M>Tram is confident that Victorians and visitors to the city will
welcome their introduction later this year.
In Melbourne, trams are part of the fabric of our society, thanks in
part to the work of Sir Robert Risson and his valuable forethought.
M>Tram has used the preview to recognise Sir Robert Risson because a
key focus of his work was fleet replacement and modernisation. It is
only fitting that M>Tram honour this forward thinker by naming its
first tram after him," said Mr Wallace.
Siemens Executive Director, Mr Steve Jones applauded M>Tram's
investment in world class technology for Melbourne's new generation
of trams.
"The Risson tram is the first of 59 new trams that Siemens are
supplying to M>Tram. The low floor trams offer new levels of comfort
through a smoother ride, cushioned seats at floor level and easy-
reach grab rails as well as improved accessibility and wider
aisles", Mr Jones said.
M>Tram will spend $25 million this year to renew and maintain its
tram infrastructure, with a further $6.6 million to be spent on
track work for the new low floor trams. It has also invested a
further $5.7 million on the refurbishment of the 169 trams in the
existing fleet.
New M>Tram Fact Sheet
* M>Tram will commence the roll out of its new fleet in late
November 2002. The full fleet will be in service by the end of 2004.
* M>Tram has invested $195 million into 59 new trams.
* M>Tram has ordered two combinations of the Siemens tram. There are
38 three section trams and 21 five section trams. The three car tram
has a capacity for 80 customers including 30 seats and six folding
seats.
* The five car tram has a capacity of 130 customers, including 58
seats and six folding seats.
* M>Tram is taking delivery of the three car tram during 2002 and
2004, with the five car trams arriving in 2004.
Features of the new tram
* Low floor - improving accessibility for a wide range of customers.
* Open 'manoeuvring' areas near the doors to assist customers who
need greater space to board or disembark.
* Customer information systems and improved destination signage.
* Better public address system.
* Automatic visual announcements for every stop and audible
announcements for points of interest and key tram interchanges.
* Audible door warnings when doors open or close.
* Improved lighting.
* Contrasting colours have been used in the tram's interior to
assist customers who a vision impairment.
* Better signage for priority seating.
* Greater allocated space for customers who are mobility impaired
with at least two allocated wheelchair spaces per tram. .
* Handrails and grab rails in high contrast colours, making it
easier for customers with a vision impairment to see them.
* Emergency call stations to contact the driver.
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Siemens) on Friday last:
====
Media Release
For Immediate Release
2 August, 2002
M>TRAM PREVIEWS ITS NEXT GENERATION OF TRAMS
The first of M>Trarn's new fleet was officially named after
Melbourne tramways legend Sir Robert Risson today.
Transport Minister, Peter Batchelor, officiated at the naming
ceremony which recognised the contribution to Melbourne's Tramways
by Sir Robert Risson former Chairman of the Melbourne and
Metropolitan Tramways Board between 1949 1970. Sir Robert was
instrumental in retaining trams in Melbourne at a time when other
international cities were dismantling their tram networks.
M>Tram has invested over $195 million in 59 new Siemens trams, which
offer an improved level of customer comfort and features. The
vehicle is currently in testing on the M>Tram network and will
commence service in late 2002.
The new low floor trams feature accessible seating, dedicated
wheelchair space, air conditioning, colour contrasting for the
visually impaired, and improved customer information via automated
announcements and electronic displays.
M>Tram Chief Executive Officer, Mr Craig Wallace, said, "This is a
significant step for M>Tram as it heralds the commencement of a new
level of customer comfort for over 240,000 M>Tram customers per day.
M>Tram is confident that Victorians and visitors to the city will
welcome their introduction later this year.
In Melbourne, trams are part of the fabric of our society, thanks in
part to the work of Sir Robert Risson and his valuable forethought.
M>Tram has used the preview to recognise Sir Robert Risson because a
key focus of his work was fleet replacement and modernisation. It is
only fitting that M>Tram honour this forward thinker by naming its
first tram after him," said Mr Wallace.
Siemens Executive Director, Mr Steve Jones applauded M>Tram's
investment in world class technology for Melbourne's new generation
of trams.
"The Risson tram is the first of 59 new trams that Siemens are
supplying to M>Tram. The low floor trams offer new levels of comfort
through a smoother ride, cushioned seats at floor level and easy-
reach grab rails as well as improved accessibility and wider
aisles", Mr Jones said.
M>Tram will spend $25 million this year to renew and maintain its
tram infrastructure, with a further $6.6 million to be spent on
track work for the new low floor trams. It has also invested a
further $5.7 million on the refurbishment of the 169 trams in the
existing fleet.
New M>Tram Fact Sheet
* M>Tram will commence the roll out of its new fleet in late
November 2002. The full fleet will be in service by the end of 2004.
* M>Tram has invested $195 million into 59 new trams.
* M>Tram has ordered two combinations of the Siemens tram. There are
38 three section trams and 21 five section trams. The three car tram
has a capacity for 80 customers including 30 seats and six folding
seats.
* The five car tram has a capacity of 130 customers, including 58
seats and six folding seats.
* M>Tram is taking delivery of the three car tram during 2002 and
2004, with the five car trams arriving in 2004.
Features of the new tram
* Low floor - improving accessibility for a wide range of customers.
* Open 'manoeuvring' areas near the doors to assist customers who
need greater space to board or disembark.
* Customer information systems and improved destination signage.
* Better public address system.
* Automatic visual announcements for every stop and audible
announcements for points of interest and key tram interchanges.
* Audible door warnings when doors open or close.
* Improved lighting.
* Contrasting colours have been used in the tram's interior to
assist customers who a vision impairment.
* Better signage for priority seating.
* Greater allocated space for customers who are mobility impaired
with at least two allocated wheelchair spaces per tram. .
* Handrails and grab rails in high contrast colours, making it
easier for customers with a vision impairment to see them.
* Emergency call stations to contact the driver.
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