Forchbahn makes progress in Madagascar

The first four Forchbahn vehicles have arrived in Madagascar. Negotiations are under way with MAN Diesel over the provison of diesel generators.

source: www.midi-madagasikara.mg/textes/ec050113.htm.

Background: As regular readers of this page will know, a suburban passenger service is to be introduced in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, using ex-Forchbahn BDe4/4 and Bt4 cars equipped with diesel generators. See also 13.01.2005, 17.12.2004, 18.10.2004, 09.09.2004, 13.07.2004, 01.07.2004 and 13.05.2004.


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