The Flemish public transport company De Lijn launched the Spartacus plan to develop a high-quality regional public transport network in Limburg and realise a regional network of fast connections between both cities.
The construction of a cross-border express tram line between the university grounds of the Belgian city of Diepenbeek and the Dutch city of Maastricht is an important part of the project. The express tram line is of strategic importance for the further development of the Transnational University Limburg, the smooth running of urban traffic between the Belgian and Dutch regions of Limburg and the reinforcement of the tourist and economic attraction of the cities of Hasselt and Maastricht.
Role Strukton Integrale Projecten
Strukton Integrale Projecten and Jan de Nul are responsible for the private investment through Strukton Finance Holding Belgium. We participate in this project with Strukton Rail, Jan de Nul, Siemens and Deckx.
Status
The consortium Randus (Strukton, Jan de Nul) has signed in in Oktober 2009. The project planning has been delayed. According to the current planning the first selection will take place this summer 2010 and the preferred bidder will be known in 2011.