KOHESIO · Q7421380 · FR

Sustainable Mobility Infrastructures for Low Emissions and qualitative Service

Nantes Métropole has launched an investment programme in urban development mobility sector. The funding package comprises a €200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the total project complemented by a €30 million grant from the European Commission. The Sustainable Mobility Infrastructures for Low Emissions and qualitative Service (SMILES) project comprises the following investments in the Nantes Métropole area: upgrade and renovation of 3 lines of the tram network, renovation of rolling stock (renew tramway fleet by purchasing and commissioning 46 new tramway vehicles), c…

EU budget
€30.0M
Total project cost
€405.0M
Period
2024-05-01 → 2029-04-30
Thematic objective
PO08PO08

Co-funding: the EU contributes €30.0M toward a total project cost of €405.0M — a co-funding rate of 7%, with the remainder covered by national, regional or private sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the EU budget for this project?
The EU contributes €30.0M toward a total project cost of €405.0M, a co-funding rate of 7%.
Which fund or thematic objective does it belong to?
This project falls under EU Cohesion Policy thematic objective PO08 — PO08 — financed through the European Structural and Investment Funds.
Which country is the project located in?
The project is located in FR.
What is the project period?
The project runs from 2024-05-01 to 2029-04-30.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete project record — beneficiary, location and related funding decisions — is published on Kohesio, the European Commission's open-data platform, under reference Q7421380.