The Hague has unveiled its new generation of TINA trams, as the city takes another step towards more accessible, sustainable and future-proof public transport.
Alderman for Mobility Adeel Mahmood officially presented the new TINA tram at Kerkplein on Friday 4 September. The Hague is the first municipality to put this new type of tram into service.
TINA stands for Total Integrierter Niederflur-Antrieb. The new low-floor trams have been designed to provide greater capacity, improved accessibility and more sustainable public transport for passengers travelling in and around The Hague.
More space and easier access
The TINA trams offer more space for passengers and make boarding and leaving the tram easier, particularly for older people, people with disabilities and parents travelling with pushchairs.
“With the arrival of the new TINA trams, we are investing in a public transport network that is accessible to everyone. At the same time, we are making our city more sustainable, safer for traffic and better connected for the future,” said Alderman Adeel Mahmood.
The new trams are being introduced through a collaboration between the Municipality of The Hague, public transport operator HTM and the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH).
Changes to tram lines and stops
A number of tram lines and stops will be adapted over the coming years to accommodate the new trams.
Where possible, the municipality will combine work on tram tracks with other improvements to the surrounding area. These can include replacing sewers, cables and pipes, introducing traffic-safety measures and adding more greenery to public spaces.
By combining the different projects, the municipality aims to limit disruption for residents, businesses and passengers.
Towards a modern tram network
Following the successful renewal of tram lines 1 and 17, lines 6 and 12 will also be upgraded in the coming years.
Through these projects, the Municipality of The Hague, HTM and MRDH are working step by step towards a modern tram network for The Hague and the surrounding region.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Translation to English: The Hague Online
Photo: Gemeente Den Haag. Alderman Adeel Mahmood pictured on the far left