Chinese-made metro trains make European debut

The trains were jointly designed by CRRC Tangshan and Porto Metro.

They have low energy consumption, intelligent operating features and a lower weight than standard metro trains. They also meet the standard for the new generation of European subway trains, according to the Chinese company.

The first train was delivered to Porto in December last year, with 10 others handed over later. The remaining seven will be finished and delivered this month, according to CRRC Tangshan.

In July, the trains passed an independent safety assessment by a third party, which was the first independent safety assessment certificate obtained by Chinese metro vehicles in the EU, the company said.

Portugal's second-largest city, Porto has six metro lines and over 80 stations, covering a total distance of 67 kilometers, serving both Porto and its suburbs.

"We should apply digital and intelligent platforms in the operation and maintenance of the Porto metro project, building the core competitiveness of CRRC's products," Zhou Junnian, chairman of CRRC Tangshan, said during a recent visit to Porto.