Germany’s Thyssenkrupp to supply 25 modern escalators for Baku Metro

German company Thyssenkrupp Elevator has won a tender procedure of the Baku Metro, abc.az reports.

The Company reports that in accord with the concluded deal the tender winner will deliver 25 escalators to the Baku Metro.

“The delivery will be carried out within the next three years. In particular, the double-digit million contract includes eight high-rise escalators for Sahil and Khatai stations, as well as 17 escalators for a new metro station,” the Baku Metro said.

The escalators increase capacity of the metro stations by 30% and ensure efficient passenger flow of the almost 222 million commuters per year.