Tunisia's Transtu Awards CRRC €38.2m Contract for 18 Trains on TGM Line

Tunisia's public transport operator Transtu has signed a contract with China Railway Rolling Corporation (CRRC) to supply 18 trains for the TGM line in a deal worth €38.2m.

The contract forms part of a €90m modernisation programme for the TGM railway line, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) providing €45m in financing. The procurement covers new rolling stock and associated equipment to renew the ageing suburban rail corridor. CRRC, China's state-owned rolling stock manufacturer, secured the order through a competitive tender process within the European-backed development project.

Transtu signed the financing agreement with the EIB to fund the acquisition of the 18 rail cars and supporting infrastructure. Tunisia's Minister of Transport Rabie Majidi received a CRRC delegation to finalise arrangements for the delivery programme. The TGM line serves the Tunis metropolitan area, connecting the capital with the coastal suburb of La Marsa via Goulette.

The award places a Chinese manufacturer at the centre of a European-financed rail upgrade in North Africa. The EIB's €45m contribution represents half the total project value, with the remainder funded through national budget allocations and complementary development finance. Delivery timelines and technical specifications for the 18-unit fleet have not been disclosed in available contract documentation.