Stadler TRAMLINK Trams Enter Service in Milan

The first of 74 new Stadler TRAMLINK trams has entered service in Milan, operated by Azienda Transporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM).

ATM is gradually rolling out its operation of the new fleet, with the aim of enhancing urban mobility over the next two years.

Milan’s tram network, spanning nearly 160 kilometres with 17 lines, remains central to the city’s transport infrastructure. The Stadler TRAMLINK trams have been designed to improve its efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability.

Iñigo Parra, CEO and President of Stadler Valencia said:

We are particularly proud to supply Milan's new trams and to be able to offer its citizens high standards of travel comfort, safety and accessibility. The TRAMLINK incorporates Stadler's many years of experience in passenger vehicles and is a benchmark in terms of performance, reliability, safety, accessibility, comfort and state-of-the-art technology.

The new trams, painted in Milan’s distinctive yellow livery, are 25 metres long and feature a three-module design. They are also the first bi-directional trams in ATM’s fleet, offering flexibility in operation. Each tram accommodates 66 vandal-resistant seats and includes dedicated spaces for wheelchair users.

Designed with accessibility in mind, the trams have a low-floor interior and three doors per side to facilitate easy boarding and alighting. Additional ramps assist passengers with reduced mobility.

Safety features include large front windows that provide an extended field of vision for drivers. Cameras eliminate blind spots, contributing to passenger and pedestrian security. The trams also feature an advanced passenger information system with large monitors displaying stops, routes, and other updates.

To improve the passenger experience, the trams are air-conditioned and equipped with USB sockets for device charging. Their pivoting bogies allow for smooth operation on the tight curves of Milan’s city centre, helping to reduce noise and improve ride comfort.

The first tram, numbered 7701, was presented at the Messina depot before entering service on lines 7 and 31 on 20 February. Over the next two years, the remaining vehicles will be gradually introduced, supporting Milan’s ongoing efforts to modernise its transport infrastructure.