Stadler Secures 14 TINA Trams Görlitz Zwickau Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY – Stadler has secured an order to deliver 14 modern TINA (Total integrateter Niederflur-Antrieb) trams to two German public transport operators. Görlitzer Verkehrsbetriebe (GVB) will receive eight vehicles and Städtische Verkehrsbetriebe Zwickau (SVZ) will receive six, with all units scheduled to enter service in 2028.

What Does This Contract Cover?

The agreement covers the design, manufacturing, certification, and commissioning of 14 fully low-floor, 30-meter-long trams for metric-gauge networks. The scope includes eight trams for Görlitz and six for Zwickau, both featuring wide doors, step-free access, and multifunctional spaces for accessibility. The vehicles will be equipped with ergonomic driver’s consoles, Stadler’s UNIBOARD control system, and a collision warning system.

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How Does This Compare to Similar Contracts?

This urban tram order aligns with Stadler’s broader project pipeline for deliveries in the latter half of the decade. While the vehicle type is different, the 2028 delivery timeline is concurrent with another significant Stadler project: the delivery of new POLARIS rack-and-pinion trains for the Gornergrat Bahn in Switzerland, also scheduled to commence in autumn 2028. (Source: Global Railway Review, 2024). This parallel scheduling demonstrates Stadler’s capacity to manage diverse rolling stock production, from specialized alpine trains to standardized urban trams, for multiple European operators simultaneously.

Editor’s Analysis

Stadler’s success in securing this joint order from two different Saxon operators underscores the appeal of its scalable TINA platform for municipal fleet renewals. The decision to manufacture these trams in Poland is strategically significant, leveraging the country’s expanding rail industry infrastructure and skilled workforce. (Source: Polish high-speed rail investment trend data, 2025). This contract is indicative of a wider European trend toward modern, accessible, and energy-efficient urban mobility solutions as cities replace aging infrastructure.

FAQ

Q: Why was the Stadler TINA tram chosen by both cities?
A: The TINA model was selected for its fully low-floor design, which provides barrier-free access for all passengers. Its standardized, modular construction also promises energy efficiency and easier long-term maintenance for the operators.

Q: Where will these new trams be manufactured?
A: The 14 trams for Görlitz and Zwickau will be manufactured at Stadler’s facilities in Poland. This location benefits from the country’s significant ongoing investment in its domestic railway supply chain and infrastructure.

Q: What is the total financial value of this tram contract?
A: The total value of the contract for the 14 trams has not been publicly disclosed by Stadler or the transit operators. Such financial details are often kept confidential in commercial rolling stock agreements.