The blue livery, views of the Gulf of Naples, and the effigy of Diego Armando Maradona adorn the graphics, along with the slogan "Napoli premium mobility." One of the new trains destined for the city's rail network will be on display from September 22nd to 25th in Berlin during the international trade fair "Next Station Innotrans." The vehicle will be showcased in the German capital by Turkish manufacturer Bozankaya, holder of the framework agreement signed with Palazzo San Giacomo.
The fleet plan and regional funds
The first 13 of the 15 initially planned trains are already in the capital's depots, while the remaining two will arrive shortly. The vehicle featured at the German fair is unit number sixteen, the first of a second order of 15 additional units funded by the Campania Region. The overall investment will double the fleet to 30 modern vehicles.
Coastal route and strategic interchanges
The reactivation of the line to Mergellina after twenty-five years will connect San Giovanni a Teduccio and Poggioreale to Piazza Sannazaro along a ten-kilometer stretch of coastline. The infrastructure will provide interchanges with Metro Lines 1 and 6, the Poggioreale-Tribunale station, and the Capodichino Link shuttle. The axis will be the first step in the new "Porta Nord Est" interchange, designed to decongest the eastern area.
Technical characteristics of the new train
The new trams have advanced features compared to the models already in operation in other European capitals:
Length of 30 meters divided into five carriages
Total transport capacity of 274 passengers
Two-way driving position on both fronts
Backup battery for autonomous operation in the event of a power outage in the overhead grid
Authorization process and commissioning times
The National Agency for the Safety of Railways and Road and Motorway Infrastructures (ANSFISA) has already expressed a favorable opinion on both the vehicle and the track redevelopment project. The bureaucratic process will conclude in October with the final assessment expected from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Completion of the inspections will allow the entire coastal section to be inaugurated and commercial service to begin by December.
Key points on the Naples Sea Tram
Here's a summary of the main aspects of the new sea tram in Naples.
- Fleet: The fleet will consist of 30 modern trams, with 15 units already in storage.
- Track: The route will extend for 10 kilometers, connecting San Giovanni a Teduccio and Poggioreale to Piazza Sannazaro.
- Interconnections: The tram will provide interchanges with Metro Lines 1 and 6 and other shuttles.
- Description: Each tram will be 30 meters long and have a capacity of 274 passengers.
- Timing: Commercial service is scheduled for December, after the completion of bureaucratic checks.
