VAG orders 12 trams from Siemens Mobility

“We have a long-standing partnership with VAG Nürnberg, and together we’ve implemented Germany’s first fully automated metro system. We’ve also initiated, for the first time worldwide, mixed operations with automated and driver-operated metros on the same route, making us forerunners in applying digital technologies. I’m especially pleased that, with our Avenio, we are now also delivering a state-of-the-art tram fleet to Nuremberg,” said Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Siemens Mobility.

The Avenio’s interior concept allows quick entries and exits and thus shortens dwell times at the stops. Passengers can easily move to seats and standing spaces throughout the tram without any steps. Large windows and LED lighting ensure pleasant lighting conditions in the interior. Passengers with restricted mobility in wheelchairs or with walkers have spacious multifunctional space available directly at the door for parking or sitting. A folding entry ramp is provided at the second door. An air duct system ensures a pleasant interior climate throughout the year. The modular tram is 90 percent recyclable. The Avenio utilizes a large share of the recovered braking energy for heating or feeds it back into the power grid. Energy-saving LED lighting is used exclusively. In addition, WLAN is available on board for passengers.