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Switzerland : Switzerlands LuganoPonte Tresa Railway (FLP) inks deal with Stadler for nine seven-car bidirectional tram-trains
Publish Date : 06-Sep-2018
Switzerlands LuganoPonte Tresa Railway (FLP) has entered into a contract with Stadler for nine seven-car bidirectional tram-trains. Financial details of the deal were not revealed.
The metre-gauge rolling stock merges the tram's characteristics with those of a train and comes from Stadlers Tramlink platform. Commencement of its use for commercial purpose is expected in 2020, when they will replace the complete fleet of 1978-built Be4/12 railcars.
Initially, the new tram-trains will enter into service on the route between Lugano and Ponte Tresa. Later 2027 they will run through the new 2.3km tunnel into the centre of Lugano. Also, eventually the trains will be used on the new track section between Bioggio and Manno.
The deal even covers an option for an additional three rail vehicles. Currently, both parties are negotiating a 20-year maintenance contract.
Earlier, Stadler had supplied FLP with five low-floor intermediate cars produced in Altenrhein, St Gallen, Switzerland, which were incorporated into five of the seven commuter trains presently being operated.
Stadler CEO Thomas Ahlburgsaid, We are proud to be able to supply a Tramlink rail vehicle to Switzerland for the first time. It meets the highest passenger demands in terms of local transport as well as being designed for extremely economic operation, both now and in the future following the expansion of the network.
FLP Director Roberto Ferroni said, These new trains represent a huge step forward. Up to 300 passengers can now experience a journey in air-conditioned vehicles with a low-floor design throughout that makes it easy for everyone, including those with limited mobility, to board and alight.
