Stadler will deliver 14 modern low-floor TINA trams to the transit operators in the German cities of Görlitz and Zwickau, which have thus chosen to renew their fleets with accessible vehicles designed for long-term operation.
The order comprises eight trams for Görlitzer Verkehrsbetriebe (GVB) and six for Städtische Verkehrsbetriebe Zwickau (SVZ), with service scheduled to begin in 2028.
The new vehicles will operate on the metric-gauge networks in both cities. With this order, both transit companies are investing in a modern, barrier-free fleet adapted to the future demands of urban transit.
TINA is coming to more and more European cities
Stadler says that the TINA model—a name derived from “Total integrateter Niederflur-Antrieb”, meaning fully integrated propulsion system for low-floor vehicles—has rapidly gained ground in the European market.
According to the company, TINA trams are already in service in cities such as Basel, The Hague, Darmstadt, Gera, Halle (Saale) and Rostock. With the new contracts in Saxony, two more cities are joining the list of operators choosing this type of tram.
30-meter vehicles, fully accessible
The trams destined for the cities of Görlitz and Zwickau will be approximately 30 meters long, will be fully low-floor, and will be configured with a focus on accessibility.
Stadler notes that the vehicles will feature wide doors, step-free access, and generous multifunctional spaces to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility, families, or passengers with luggage.
Inside, the company promises a high level of comfort, with high ceilings, large panoramic windows, full air conditioning, and modern passenger information systems.
Assistance systems and digitalized driver’s console
In addition to passenger comfort, Stadler also emphasizes features for operating personnel. The trams will have ergonomic driver’s consoles and will utilize the company’s UNIBOARD system, which integrates the vehicle’s central functions into a unified interface.
The company also mentions assistance systems, including a collision warning system, which monitors the area in front of the tram and alerts staff in advance in the event of risky situations.
Focus on efficiency and maintenance
Stadler claims that TINA trams are designed with operators’ needs in mind, not just for passenger comfort. Among the arguments cited are energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, and a high level of standardization across the vehicle’s different variants.
The company says these features should enable more economical and stable operation in the long term.
Production in Poland, deliveries starting in 2028
“We are very pleased that two transit companies with different operational realities have both chosen TINA. This demonstrates the scalability and versatility of our tram,” said Ansgar Brockmeyer, Head of Marketing and Sales at Stadler and Deputy CEO of the group.
He added that the choice made by Görlitz and Zwickau represents “a clear commitment to a comfortable and modern tram.”
Stadler states that it will support the projects from the design phase through to manufacturing, certification, and commissioning, in collaboration with local operators. The vehicles will be manufactured by the company in Poland.
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