Milano Metro Modernisation, Italy
Key Data:
Population
2.8 million
Operator
Azienda Trasporto Milanese
Date opened
1964
Route length
69km (45 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Stations
84
Maximum line speed
110km/h (70mph)
Number of staff
300
Extensions planned:
Line 1
To New Exhibition Centre
Line 2
FamagostaAbbiategrasso
Line 3
Zara-Maciachini Comasina
Line 4
East-west line to University/Linate
Line 5
To Northern Suburbs
Electrification:
Voltage
600V
Current
DC overhead
Rolling Stock:
Present fleet
700
New stock
20
Type
Eurotram
Builder
Bombardier
Capacity
270 passengers
Special Characteristics:
Improvements largely funded by municipality
Modern technology replacing elderly trams
New trains among the longest light rail vehicles in the world
Existing tram fleet average 50 years old
New routes incorporate automatic train control
Extensions and two new lines planned
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Saargummi - Vibration and Noise Reduction Systems / Foamed EPDM Elastomer
Sika - Flexible Rail Fixing Materials for Direct Fixation Systems
TSTG Schienen Technik - Rails and Rail Services
Voith Turbo - Drive and Cooling Systems, Control Technology and Couplers for Rail Vehicles up to Complete Locomotives and Front Ends
