Stadler trams begin entering service in Milano

ITALY: The first of 74 Stadler Tramlink trams being supplied to Milano transport operator ATM has entered passenger service on routes 7 and 31.

Regular services began on February 20, after a launch event the previous day.

The rest of the fleet will be introduced over the next two years to replace older vehicles.

‘This milestone marks a further step in the innovation path of our public transport system’, said ATM CEO Arrigo Giana. ‘It is an investment that confirms Milano as the tram capital of Italy, which today has a network of almost 160 km and 17 lines. The new vehicles represent the future, but they will continue to stand alongside th…