28 Irizar ie tram e-buses heading to the UK
By Luke Willetts - 12th April 2024
Irizar ie tram
UK / Spain – Bus and coach manufacturer, Irizar eMobility of Aduna, Spain (part of the Irizar Group of Ormaiztegi, Spain) announced that 28 of its recently launched 12-metre right-hand drive ie tram electric buses, will be heading to Kent in the UK, through UK transport operator, Go-Ahead Group Ltd. The vehicles are to operate as part of Kent’s “Fastrack service*” on its BRT line in November of this year. Charging infrastructure (pantograph) is to be provided by Irizar subsidiary, Jema Energy SA.
*Fastrack is a high-quality bus rapid transit system operating in the Dartford, Ebbsfleet and Gravesham area. The existing Fastrack network has been in place since 2006 and provides fast, reliable and efficient transport across Kent Thameside.
