New Avenio LRVs begin passenger service in The Hague
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Posted: 2 November 2015 | Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Dutch public transport operator HTM marked the start of passenger services with its new fleet of Siemens Avenio light rail vehicles (LRVs) on The Hague’s line 2 route. The first Avenio will run on line 2, which connects the western suburb of Kraayenstein with Leidschendam in the northeast via The Hague’s main station. HTM has […]
Dutch public transport operator HTM marked the start of passenger services with its new fleet of Siemens Avenio light rail vehicles (LRVs) on The Hague’s line 2 route.
The first Avenio will run on line 2, which connects the western suburb of Kraayenstein with Leidschendam in the northeast via The Hague’s main station. HTM has ordered a total of 60 Avenio trams that will eventually be phased into operation on lines 1, 9, 15 and 17, with test runs already being conducted on the next route earmarked for Avenio, line 11.
60 Avenio LRVs ordered for passenger service in The Hague
Jaap Bierman, CEO of HTM commented on the introduction of the Avenio LRVs: “Before commencing passenger services, we carried out extensive tests, as we make no compromise when it comes to safety. I am very satisfied with the results, and very proud of our employees for their hard work and dedication. I would like to thank the metropolitan region of Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH) and all the local authorities involved for making this step forward possible. I would also like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to the manufacturer, Siemens, for having achieved these results. Siemens has built the trams according to our requirements and wishes – and it is now time for our passengers to take over.”
Sandra Gott-Karlbauer, CEO of Urban Transport at Siemens, said: “The Hague is the second city to operate passenger services with our trams. The test runs have already shown that the Avenio is well-equipped for this city’s tram network, which is in service more than 150 years. By virtue of its exceptionally smooth and quiet operating profile, it is ultimately passengers who will benefit the most from the Avenio.”
The Hague is currently carrying out extensive structural work along the lines to accommodate the low-floor trams. Work will include renewal of tracks and specially adapted tram platforms at all stops. More than half of the tracks and stops have already been converted to accommodate the new trams.
