Stadler has secured a significant new tram order in Germany, with transport operators in Görlitz and Zwickau jointly selecting the manufacturer’s TINA (Totally Integrated Low‑Floor Drive) platform as the backbone of their future urban fleets.
Under the contract, Stadler will deliver 14 low‑floor TINA trams to Görlitzer Verkehrsbetriebe (GVB) and Städtische Verkehrsbetriebe Zwickau (SVZ). The vehicles will operate on the cities’ metre‑gauge networks, with eight trams allocated to Görlitz and six to Zwickau, and entry into passenger service planned from 2028.
The order reinforces Stadler’s growing footprint in the European tram market, bringing the number of cities adopting the TINA platform to eight.
Long‑term commitment to accessible urban mobility
By opting for a common vehicle platform, both operators are signalling a long‑term commitment to modern, barrier‑free and future‑ready tram fleets. Although Görlitz and Zwickau have differing operational requirements, the joint procurement highlights the scalability of the TINA design and its suitability for varied urban environments.
Already in service in Basel, The Hague, Darmstadt, Gera, Halle (Saale) and Rostock, the TINA tram has gained rapid market acceptance since its launch, particularly among operators seeking full low‑floor access without compromising on ride quality or maintainability.
Designed around passengers and drivers
The Saxony‑bound trams will be approximately 30 metres long and fully low‑floor throughout, ensuring step‑free access along the entire vehicle. Wide doors, generous multi‑purpose areas and level transitions are intended to improve boarding and circulation for passengers with reduced mobility, families with pushchairs and travellers with luggage.
Passenger comfort has been a central design priority. The interior layout features:
- High ceilings and large panoramic windows, creating a bright and open environment
- Fully air‑conditioned saloons for year‑round comfort
- Modern passenger information systems and onboard monitors to improve wayfinding and service clarity
For operating staff, the trams will be equipped with ergonomically designed driver’s cabs, incorporating Stadler’s UNIBOARD® concept, which centralises and clearly presents key vehicle functions.
Safety is further enhanced through advanced driver assistance systems, including a collision warning system that continuously monitors the area ahead of the tram and alerts drivers to potential hazards at an early stage.
Operator‑focused engineering
Beyond passenger experience, the TINA platform has been engineered to meet the practical needs of transport authorities. Stadler highlights energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and a high level of standardisation across vehicle variants as key advantages, supporting economical operation and long‑term fleet stability.
Manufacturing of the vehicles will take place at Stadler’s production facilities in Poland, with the company providing end‑to‑end support covering design, manufacture, approval and commissioning.
Stadler: “A conscious commitment to a modern tram”
Dr Ansgar Brockmeyer, Head of Marketing & Sales and Deputy Group CEO of Stadler, said the joint decision underlines the flexibility of the platform:
“We are very pleased that two transport operators with different operational starting points have jointly decided in favour of TINA. This demonstrates the scalability and versatility of our tram platform,” says Dr Ansgar Brockmeyer, Head of Marketing & Sales and Deputy Group CEO of Stadler.
“The decision by Görlitz and Zwickau is a conscious commitment to a comfortable, modern tram. We continue to develop TINA in close partnership with our customers and tailor it specifically to the requirements of each city’s inner‑urban operation.”
Stadler added that the programme will be closely managed in collaboration with both operators to ensure on‑time delivery, high vehicle quality and long‑term operational reliability, supporting the wider objective of strengthening sustainable urban public transport in both cities.
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