Public transportation - Tina instead of Tatra: six new streetcars for Gera
They will provide space for wheelchair users and baby carriages and replace the Tatras, which are more than 40 years old: Six new streetcars are to transport passengers through Gera. The Gera transport and operating company (GVB) signed a contract to this effect with the manufacturer Stadler on Monday. According to GVB, the order is worth almost 38 million euros. Around 17.1 million euros will come from the state and will be co-financed by EU funds. Gera itself is contributing 7.2 million euros.
The first Tina streetcars are due to be delivered from 2026. The vehicles are barrier-free and equipped with air conditioning. They will replace some of the Tatra streetcars from the 1980s, which have a high entrance. The streetcars will also be lighter and more economical. The 43-metre-long streetcars can carry up to 270 passengers.
"Assuming we receive further funding, we intend to take up the option in 2025 so that we can then also replace the remaining Tatra vehicles, which are over 40 years old and not barrier-free," said GVB Managing Director Thorsten Rühle.
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- In Thuringia, the municipalities have been advocating for improved local transport, which includes the replacement of outdated vehicles like the Tatra streetcars in Gera with more modern and accessible options, such as the new Tina streetcars.
- For individuals with mobility needs, such as wheelchair users or parents with baby carriages, the new Tina streetcars are a welcome addition to Gera's public transportation system, as they are equipped with lower entrances and ample space.
- The new Tina streetcars will join the network of local transport options in Gera, alongside railroad services and other vehicles, providing a more comprehensive and efficient solution for commuters and tourists alike.
- As the GVB continues to upgrade its fleet, the replacement of remaining Tatra vehicles is expected to follow, ensuring that Gera's public transportation system remains safe, accessible, and up-to-date for all users.
- Concerns about traffic congestion and the environmental impact of vehicle emissions have led some municipalities in Thuringia to prioritize investments in electric and low-emission transport options, like the Tina streetcars, as part of their overall strategy for sustainable urban development.
Source: www.stern.de
