A new era of cross-border public transport arrived in Saarbrücken, Germany, with the unveiling of the first Citylink TramTrain. This innovative project, the VDV-TramTrain, is a collaborative effort between six German and Austrian transport operators, showcasing a powerful example of pan-European cooperation. Stadler is manufacturing up to 504 of these vehicles, with Saarbahn initially ordering 28, highlighting the project’s significant scale. The trams feature modular design for enhanced accessibility and comfort, including spacious areas for prams, wheelchairs, and bicycles. Rigorous testing, including trials in the Czech Republic, Munich, and Vienna, ensures the safety and reliability of these modern vehicles. Saarbahn plans a phased rollout, replacing its existing fleet, and aiming for passenger service to begin in early 2026. The VDV-TramTrain’s design and collaborative spirit promises to improve not just regional public transport but potentially inspire similar projects across Europe. This marks a major advancement in sustainable and interoperable rail technology.
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Future of Rail: Saarbahn Citylink TramTrain: Rail Innovations, Sustainable Transport
A new era of crossber public transport arrived in Sarbukin, Germany with the unveiling of the first city link tram train. This innovative project, the VDV tram train is a collaborative effort between six German and Austrian transport operators, showcasing a powerful example of panuropean cooperation. Stadler is manufacturing up to 504 of these vehicles with Sarbon initially ordering 28, highlighting the project’s significant scale. The trams feature modular design for enhanced accessibility and comfort, including spacious areas for pram, wheelchairs, and bicycles. Rigorous testing, including trials in the Czech Republic, Munich, and Vienna, ensures the safety and reliability of these modern vehicles. Sarbon plans a phased rollout, replacing its existing fleet and aiming for passenger service to begin in early 2026. The VDV tram train’s design and collaborative spirit promises to improve not just regional public transport, but potentially inspire similar projects across Europe. This marks a major advancement in sustainable and interoperable rail technology. [Music]