Israel - Rolling stock

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Israel authority has issued an RFI in relation to innovative solutions for future-ready rolling stock.

Details

Opportunity closing date
22 May 2025
Opportunity publication date
24 March 2025
Opportunity type
Public Sector
Industry
Railways
Enquiries received
0
Value of contract
to be confirmed
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Description

NTA have issued an RFI in relation to innovative solutions for future-ready rolling stock, including energy efficiency, optimised performance, material, maintenance and more, from suppliers which have proven experience with rolling stock design and production for metro systems.

Section 3 gives a high-level overview of the technical specifications of the metro trains:

• the train power supply voltage system shall be 1500V dc

• the operating height of the pantograph shall be coordinated with the ROCS as well as FOCS

• the signalling system is GoA4, hence the Rolling Stock needs to be compliant with the grade of automation of the signalling system

• the trains shall be designed for the nominal track gauge of 1.435 mm

• the train design speed shall be 90 km/h and the operating speed shall be 80 km/h

• the train design shall limit the longitudinal jerk to 0.75 m/s3

• the train electro-dynamic brake fade-out shall not occur above 3 km/h

• the maximum acceleration shall be limited to 1.3 m/s² at an adhesion limit (motoring) of 18%

• the maximum service brake deceleration shall be limited to 1.2 m/s²

• the maximum emergency brake deceleration shall be limited to 1.3 m/s²

• the train design shall be able to accommodate minimal track radius of 100 m in depot and 250 m on the line. The rolling stock design shall be capable of running normally under all operational conditions at the maximum gradient

• all trains shall be bi-directional with doors on both sides

• the train design shall comply with the international and local applicable codes and standards for electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC)

• the train design shall ensure that the noise levels and measuring are in accordance with compliance stated in ISO 3095 and ISO 3381

• each trains shall ensure passenger running comfort according to EN 12299

• trains shall be equipped, with an onboard derailment detector system with at least SIL level 3

• the frame design shall result from finite element analysis (FEA) and validated by means of specific structural tests

• the minimum transportation capacities of the rolling stock of the lines shall consider 4 passengers per square meter and 20% comfort ratio

• the car body shall be designed and validated in accordance to UIC 566/EN 12663 Category P-III and EN 15227

• the bogie system shall be of proven design and technology in compliance with international standards

• bogie frame service life shall be over 30 years

The deadline for the RFI is 22 May 2025.

Opportunity closing date
22 May 2025
Value of contract
to be confirmed
The buyer is happy to talk to
manufacturers, consultants

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