Brest tramway: A flagship project for Eurovia Bretagne

11 May 2010 - Projects update and handover - France

On 18 March, Eurovia Bretagne launched the works on the first line of the urban community of Brest Métropole Océane’s tram network. On its entry into service, scheduled for mid-2012, this 14.3 km line will cross the urban area from east to west. Boasting 27 stops, it will link up the main residential and business neighbourhoods. Valued at 105 million euros, the project will be implemented by Eurovia Bretagne’s offices in association with ETF-Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires which, in a consortium with two local firms, have been awarded the entire works: roadways, civil engineering, urban development, tracks and infrastructure. It will be carried out on a sustainable development basis. Among other initiatives, this will involve a carbon assessment of freight operations, recycling of materials, and the environmental management of the worksite in order to reduce the impact on nearby residents (noise, dust, accessibility, etc.).