Škoda Group’s first new low-floor tramcar for the second line of Bergamo’s tramway system has been officially presented to the press today:
These new trams are based on the Škoda ForCity Classic platform, but the manufacturer has completely adapted them to the needs of Bergamo. These include, among other things, operation on local infrastructure, including urban and suburban sections and operation in tunnels. The five-section, 33-meter-long bidirectional vehicle will offer a capacity of 281 passengers and a fully low-floor layout for easy, barrier-free access.
Eight wide double doors along the entire length of the vehicle will ensure rapid passenger exchange. The equipment includes a fully air-conditioned interior and driver’s cab, modern LED lighting, and dedicated spaces for people with reduced mobility. The tram is also designed for easier and more cost-effective maintenance thanks to better access to technical parts and a durable construction for a long service life.
The vehicle was designed by the Škoda Group in accordance with the very strict European standards, and safety is ensured by an advanced safety system. This includes an anti-collision system that actively monitors the area in front of the tram and helps prevent accidents. This protects not only passengers and drivers, but also pedestrians and other traffic participants in the historic centre and surrounding areas of the city.
The 10 new bidirectional trams for Bergamo will all be supplied by the end of this year and will operate on the newly built line T2 between Bergamo railway station and the nearby village of Villa d’Almé, serving 17 stops over a total length of 11.5 km. It uses part of the trackbed of former Valle Brembana railway which closed back in 1966. The first approximately 2.5 km of track are shared with the existing tramway line T1 Bergamo Railway Station – Albino which had opened to the public in 2009 and also uses part of an old railway line. A network scheme is available here: https://www.urbanrail.net/eu/it/berg/bergamo.htm.
We last reported about the order here:
https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/new-tramways-for-new-tram-lines-in-italy-palermo-and-bergamo/.
