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December 30, 2025|Light Rail

Edmonton Selects Preferred LRV Procurement Bidder (UPDATED, 12/30)

Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
Capital Line South Extension (City of Edmonton)
The City of Edmonton has named Hyundai Rotem Company as its preferred proponent to supply high-floor light-rail vehicles (LRVs) for use on the Capital Line and Metro Line.

“We’re pleased to be moving to the next step in the procurement process for the light-rail vehicles the City needs to maintain and expand its transit service,” said Bruce Ferguson, Branch Manager, LRT Expansion and Renewal. “We look forward to working with Hyundai Rotem Company to deliver this crucial infrastructure to support Edmonton’s growth to a city of two million people.”

Design and manufacturing of 40 high-floor light-rail vehicles is anticipated to begin in 2026, with vehicles arriving in 2029 and 2030.

In February, the City of Edmonton’s Evaluation Committee shortlisted the following three bidders to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the design and manufacturing of up to 53 new high-floor LRVs.

The City followed a “rigorous, fair and competitive” international procurement process. Two of the three bidders shortlisted by the City submitted proposals to supply the vehicles. Hyundai Rotem Company received the highest combined technical and financial score.

In 2024, the Request for Qualifications (RFQS) received strong interest from industry. A total of six submissions were received from international bidding teams.

High-floor LRVs are necessary to replace the 37 aging U2 models that have been operating on Capital Line and Metro Line for more than 45 years, according to the City of Edmonton. Up to 16 LRVs are being procured to accommodate service growth for the Capital Line South Extension and Metro Line Northwest Extension.

“LRT is a key part of Edmonton’s mass transit network and a solution to move people quickly, efficiently and sustainably along transportation corridors,” said Ferguson. “Investing in new light-rail vehicles is necessary to keep transit service operating efficiently and reliably as Edmonton continues to grow.”

The City is aiming to award the contract in early 2026.

More information is available here.