Milano Stadler Tramlink carry passengers for first time

The first of 74 Tramlink 100% low-floor trams that Stadler is delivering to the Italian city of Milano entered service on 20 February after being presented to the public for the first time the previous day. They are initially used on lines 7 and 31 and mark an EUR 190M investment by tramway operator ATM. They will replace not the 150 pre-war Ventotto trams, but rather the oldest six-axle articulated cars dating from 1955-60 and the first of the 1970s Jumbo trams eight-axle cars. The proportion of low-floor trams in the fleet will increase from 48% to 70%. 

 

The three-section Stadler Tramlink are 25.4m long and 2.4m wide with a 350mm floor height and 66 seats. they are equipped with 4 x 105kW motors and top speed is limited to 60km/h. 14 five-section 35m trams are also expected to join the fleet. 

 

Milano has a 157km tramway network operated by 17 lines from five depots. Interurban trams operating outside the city boundary (two lines and two depots) are currently suspended for a major rebuilding programme.