Berlin's public transport network continues its modernization efforts unabated. Berlin Transport Operator BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe), Alstomabout Ordered 45 new Urbanliner Flexity trams. New generation trams, Introduced at InnoTrans 2024 and in urban transportation aims to increase comfort, capacity and efficiency.
A New Breath for Berlin's Transportation: Urbanliner Flexity Trams
BVG's order, Part of a framework agreement signed in 2020 covering the purchase of up to 117 trams in total.In the beginning Bombardier Transportation made with 571 million euro deal, the company in 2021 Alstom It was transferred with the merger with. Now Alstomwill strengthen Berlin's transportation infrastructure with state-of-the-art tram models.
The most striking features of the new Urbanliner Flexity trams are:
Increased Passenger Capacity – Larger interior and more seating area.
Improved Specifications – More powerful engines, advanced braking systems and higher energy efficiency.
High Comfort Standards – Modern interior design, silent operating system and advanced air conditioning.
BVG's Public Transport Modernization Continues
Berlin has one of the busiest public transport systems in Europe, and the BVG is constantly renewing the transport network. Delivery of new trams will be carried out gradually in the coming years and in this process Transport services in the city will become more frequent and comfortable.
With this investment from BVG:
Waiting times will be shortened by organizing more frequent trips.
With the modernization of the tram fleet, failure rates will decrease and operating efficiency will increase..
Demand for the transportation system will be better met by offering more passenger capacity..
Berlin's sustainable transportation goals new trams in line, equipped with environmentally friendly technologies it will be. Braking systems that provide energy recovery, while reducing carbon emissions, electric drive system, will offer a quiet and efficient transportation experience.
BVG and Alstom Collaboration Shapes the Future of Berlin
This agreement to expand and modernize Berlin's tram fleet, A demonstration of the strong collaboration between Alstom and BVG. Alstom, Having previously supplied trams and metro vehicles to many European cities, will present to Berlin Urbanliner will continue to shape the future of urban transportation with its Flexity models.
With the new trams coming into service, Berlin residents will experience more comfortable, faster and more environmentally friendly public transport.
