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Bologna new tramway implementation

Overview

Bologna has reached a milestone in its new tramway project with the arrival of the first vehicle at the Borgo Panigale depot. Produced by the Spanish company CAF using the URBOS platform, the bidirectional tram is part of a larger order of 35 vehicles, with plans to eventually expand the fleet to approximately 60. The project is funded through the Pnrr and aims to improve mobility for residents outside the city center while boosting the local economy.

These 34.7-meter-long vehicles can accommodate up to 223 passengers under normal conditions, with a maximum capacity of 300 under heavy load. As part of a community initiative, local schoolchildren will be invited to choose names for the trams.

Technical testing is scheduled to begin within the depot and move to the street section between the depot and via Cavalieri Ducati by September. To compensate for the disruptions caused by over three years of construction, Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that the new tram service will be free for passengers during its initial months of operation. While the tramway will offer free transit initially, existing bus services in the city will remain paid.

Entities

CAF · Bologna · Matteo Lepore · Alessandro Terrile · Borgo Panigale

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Bologna receives first CAF-produced tram for new network

    The first CAF-produced tram has arrived in Bologna. Testing begins soon, with plans to expand the fleet to 60 vehicles to improve urban mobility and economic connectivity.

  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Bologna introduces first tram as Genoa's AMT faces financial crisis

    Bologna introduces its first CAF tram with initial free service, while Genoa's AMT transport company seeks a November bailout to avoid bankruptcy and protect 3,000 jobs.

Sources

blog.tuttotreno.it · bologna2000.com · cagliaripost.com · gazzettadibologna.it · genovaquotidiana.com · genovatoday.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · leccotoday.it · qdmnotizie.it · sassuolo2000.com · sassuolo2000.it · tempostretto.it · trasporti-italia.com · unionesarda.it

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